By Dr. LaKeshia N. Myers The Milwaukee Public Schools district has taken a commendable step forward by expressing intent to include a student board member on its governing body. This move represents more than symbolic progress—it’s a necessary evolution toward authentic student representation in educational decision-making. However, good intentions alone are insufficient. Wisconsin must follow […]
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Reclaiming the Road: Black Joy and the Legacy of Safe Haven Travel
By LaKeshia N. Myers Travel has always been more than movement from one place to another—it’s been an act of freedom, discovery, and joy. For Black Americans, however, the simple pleasure of hitting the open road has historically come with dangers that other travelers never had to consider. Yet despite these challenges, our community has […]
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A Betrayal of Trust: Governor Moore’s Reparations Veto Shows Politics Over Progress
By LaKeshia N. Myers When Maryland’s Wes Moore became governor, Black folks across the nation celebrated. Here was a Black man who understood the struggle, who had walked in our shoes, who would surely be an ally in the fight for justice. But this month, Governor Moore showed us that being Black doesn’t automatically make […]
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Mental Health Matters: Understanding National Mental Health Awareness Month
By LaKeshia N. Myers May is National Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s time we have an honest conversation about the mental health crisis affecting communities in Wisconsin and across America. The statistics are sobering, but they tell a story Americans can no longer afford to ignore. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, […]
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Saluting America’s Teachers: The Backbone of American Democracy
By LaKeshia N. Myers In a society where the value of education is often discussed but seldom resourced appropriately, we must take time to honor those who stand at the forefront of shaping our future: our teachers. This Teacher Appreciation Week, we pause to recognize the immense contributions educators make to our communities while acknowledging […]
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The Shedeur Sanders Controversy: Exposing the NFL’s Plantation Mindset
By LaKeshia N. Myers The recent controversy surrounding Shedeur Sanders and his NFL draft prospects has once again pulled back the curtain on the deeply entrenched systems of control and racial bias that continue to plague professional football. As the talented quarterback and son of NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders prepares for his professional […]
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Black American Architects: Building America’s Skylines Against All Odds
By LaKeshia N. Myers The narrative of American architecture cannot be fully told without acknowledging the significant, yet often overlooked contributions of Black architects. Despite representing only 2% of licensed architects in the United States today—a statistic that reveals the profession’s ongoing diversity challenges—Black architects have designed some of the nation’s most iconic structures while […]
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NAACP ACT-SO: A Legacy of Excellence
By LaKeshia N. Myers For nearly five decades, the NAACP’s Afro-Academic, Cultural, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) has served as a beacon of excellence for African American high school students across the nation. This “Olympics of the Mind” continues to nurture the next generation of Black excellence, providing a platform for young scholars, artists, and […]
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Why Wisconsin Voters Should Reject the Unnecessary Voter ID Amendment
By LaKeshia N. Myers As we approach a critical moment in our state’s democratic process, Wisconsin voters face a proposed constitutional amendment that threatens to undermine the very foundations of our electoral system. The upcoming ballot measure on voter identification is not just unnecessary—it’s a calculated attempt to further marginalize vulnerable populations and create additional […]
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Breaking Barriers: The Enduring Legacy of Black Women in Government Service
By LaKeshia N. Myers As we reflect on our nation’s progress during Women’s History Month, we must acknowledge the profound contributions of African American women to government service—contributions that have too often been relegated to footnotes in our history books. From the battlefields of World War II to the highest echelons of federal power, Black […]
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