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 Columbus’ journey to the “new world”. The sad reality is, most of what Americans believe about Columbus’ discovery is filled with trite inaccuracies that have […]
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Community Schools: A Model for the Future
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, one experience I relished was working in a community school. Stepping foot into Auer Avenue School was not something I did willingly. […]
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When the Ditchdigger Comes
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 this week as the House of Representatives officially launched its impeachment inquiries. As the public continues to […]
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Diversity in Agriculture is the Key to Success
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 underscore the lack of diversity that exists in agriculture. Of the two million farms in the United States, nearly ninety-eight percent are operated by families […]
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Candles in the Dark
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 principal mission of educating Black Americans. These institutions were founded and developed in an era of Defacto segregation and by providing access to higher education, […]
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The Ballad of Emmett Till Continues
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 a vehicle and drove down a dark Mississippi road; Till would never again be seen alive. A few days […]
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Money Answereth All Things: Wisconsin’s Educational Funding Landscape
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 available to families across the state. The state of Wisconsin was “ground zero” in the early 1990s with the advent of the Milwaukee Parental […]
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The Right to Bear Arms — Within Reason
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 eight mass shootings this year. I am tired of the “stand with (insert city here)” hashtags and the standard “thoughts and prayers” […]
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Coiffures of Courage: African American Hair in the Workplace
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 shampooing and blow drying my hair; after which I would, for what seemed like hours, sit in front of […]
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How Much Is That Doggie in The Window?
By LaKeshia Myers In 1953, singer Patti Page recorded a novelty song that asked the question, “How much is that doggie in the window?” In the song, Page wanted to purchase a dog so that her boyfriend wouldn’t be lonely while she was away. While this was a noble idea, I doubt Patti Page could […]
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