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The Revisionist History of Christopher Columbus

October 11, 2019

By LaKeshia Myers “In fourteen-hundred ninety-two Columbus sailed the ocean blue”—we all know the chant well; and many of us believe we know the true story of Italian sailor Christopher … [Read more...]

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Community Schools: A Model for the Future

October 4, 2019

By LaKeshia Myers As an educator, I have had the opportunity to teach and lead in many different school settings. While my area of expertise has been primarily focused in the secondary grades, … [Read more...]

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When the Ditchdigger Comes

September 28, 2019

By LaKeshia Myers Mahalia Jackson is quoted as saying, “If you dig one ditch you better dig two cause the trap you set just may be for you.” How fitting was it that I reflected on this saying … [Read more...]

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Diversity in Agriculture is the Key to Success

September 21, 2019

By LaKeshia Myers Wisconsin farmers have been in the news recently. While recent publications have focused on explaining the hardships and losses in the field, little has been written to … [Read more...]

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Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Candles in the Dark

September 14, 2019

By LaKeshia Myers Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) have a unique and storied history in the United States. HBCUs are colleges that were founded prior to 1964 with the … [Read more...]

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To Protect & Settle Out of Court: Taxation Without Adequate Protection

September 7, 2019

By LaKeshia Myers It is no secret, nearly fifty percent of the city’s budget is spent on public safety. This is due in part to police pensions, vast amounts of overtime pay, and legal … [Read more...]

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The Ballad of Emmett Till Continues

August 30, 2019

By LaKeshia Myers On August 28, 1955, fourteen-year-old Emmett Louis Till was roused from his slumber and escorted from the home of his uncle by a group of white men. The men put young Till in … [Read more...]

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Money Answereth All Things: Wisconsin’s Educational Funding Landscape

August 23, 2019

By LaKeshia Myers The education landscape in Wisconsin can be a confusing and often convoluted maze for those who are not intricately versed in the many programs, school types, and offerings … [Read more...]

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The Right to Bear Arms — Within Reason

August 16, 2019

By LaKeshia Myers Sixty-two. The number of individuals killed in mass shootings in 2019. We have a little over four months remaining in the year and according to Time magazine, we have had … [Read more...]

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Coiffures of Courage: African American Hair in the Workplace

August 10, 2019

By LaKeshia Myers For the majority of my life, I have worn my natural hair, meaning it was absent of any chemicals. As a child, my mother, aunt, and I engaged in the bi-weekly ritual of … [Read more...]

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