Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Ahmaud Arbery was gunned down in the City of Brunswick, which is located in Glynn County, GA. While Brunswick is about four hours away from … [Read more...]
As We Gather ‘Round the Table, Let’s Start Telling the Truth
By LaKeshia N. Myers For 15 years I have had the great fortune to summer on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Aside from serving as a summer haven for the weary, the island, with its picturesque … [Read more...]
I Guess Black Folks Didn’t Get the Memo
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Black Elected Positions Sacrificed As Part of National Election Strategy You know how we’ve always heard that there was a “meeting before … [Read more...]
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Will Deliver Real Results
By Alex Lasry President Joe Biden recently signed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill into law, a signature part of his Build Back Better agenda. This bill will make unprecedented investments in … [Read more...]
ARPA Funding Should Go Toward Community, Not Police
By Ryeshia Farmer Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city … [Read more...]
Veteran’s Day Is A Perfect Time To Make Black Soldiers Whole
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor How many of you are familiar with the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944? What if I say the “G.I. Bill?” Well, they are one in the same. … [Read more...]
When Lip Service Is Not Enough: The White Moderate & “Midwestern Nice”
By LaKeshia N. Myers Martin Luther King once said, “I must confess that over the past few years I have been gravely disappointed with the white moderate. I have almost reached the regrettable … [Read more...]
Supply Disruptions are Hitting Home-Based Medical Care
By Thomas Ryan The days of scrambling to secure toilet paper are over. But the pandemic is continuing to wreak havoc on supply chains. Pet food is in short supply. Restaurants are warning … [Read more...]
Hell No, We Won’t Go (Along to Get Along): Redistricting Maps Require Black Representation
By LaKeshia N. Myers Gerrymandering is the decennial fight for lines drawn to declare power and representation at every level of government. For some it is par for the course, but for political … [Read more...]
The Past Informs Our Future Fights
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor African Americans are embarking on a redistricting fight for fair representation, that is proportionate to our population in Wisconsin. In … [Read more...]
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