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LaKeshia Myers
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Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
During this holiday break, I have taken time from the hectic schedule that often dominates my life to relax and reflect on the past year. Part of my relaxation has…
Gaining Equity in “Prime Time”
This past week was rough. It was replete with political posturing from my Republican colleagues, some of whom believe Gov. Evers’ extension of the mask mandate constitutes a ‘power grab.’…
The Power of the Diaspora: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
I am a true lover of music. I began playing piano when I was seven years old; was first chair flute in the band; and along the way I picked…
Lincoln the Emancipator: The Civil War & the Continuous Battle against Northern Negrophobia (Part 1 of a two-part series)
A few weeks ago, the Black Student Union at the University of Wisconsin demanded the removal of the Abraham Lincoln statue. The students outlined many hard truths about Lincoln such…
To Protect & Settle Out of Court: Taxation Without Adequate Protection
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…
Student Loan Forgiveness: A Dream Deferred
I am one of the forty-five million Americans that have student loan debt. Having earned my undergraduate degree virtually debt-free, my masters, education specialist, and doctoral degrees left me with…
Alzheimer’s: A Silent Killer
Growing up, I was an avid women’s basketball fan. Some (my mother) might actually have classified me as a “super fan.” But among all of the posters of Lisa Leslie…
Removing the Stigma of HIV /AIDS
By Representative LaKeshia Myers February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD), which is a day to increase awareness about HIV among African Americans and to encourage people to…