By LaKeshia N. Myers James Brown’s iconic 1969 anthem wasn’t just a song—it was a declaration of self-determination that resonated through the civil rights movement and continues to echo today. When the Godfather belted out those words, he captured the essence of Black America’s struggle: we’re not asking for handouts, we’re demanding access to opportunities […]
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Tall Respect Due: “C.F.C.H.” Crew Making Inroads
A Determined Legacy of Political Women as Leaders Say Something Real By Michelle Bryant In the tumultuous landscape of American politics, Kamala Harris stands as a beacon of hope and resilience, embodying the fierce determination of women who have long fought for a place at the highest echelons of political leadership. Her ascent to the […]
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Sisters in the Struggle: Paying Homage to Black Women Politicians
By LaKeshia N. Myers Happy Black History Month Wisconsin! Did you know there were only 383 Black women serving in state legislatures in the United States? That’s right, only 383 (according to the Center for American Women in Politics); or 5.2% of all state legislators. In Wisconsin’s one hundred seventy-six year history, we have only […]