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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Assembly Bill 78: A Crucial Step Forward in Curbing Milwaukee’s Reckless Driving Crisis
By LaKeshia N. Myers As a resident of the city of Milwaukee, one concern rises above all others in conversations with neighbors and friends: the dangerous epidemic of reckless driving plaguing our streets. For too long, our communities have suffered while dangerous drivers cause accidents, take lives, and create an atmosphere of fear on roads […]
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Dear Legislative Republicans, We’ve Already Paid for Education…Cut the Check
By LaKeshia N. Myers Wisconsin’s K-12 schools continue to face significant financial challenges as state funding fails to keep pace with rising educational costs. In 2024, a record 241school districts across our state turned to local taxpayers through referenda to fund basic operational expenses—a troubling trend that highlights the critical funding gap created by the […]
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A Time to Recognize and Advocate for Americans with Developmental Disabilities
By LaKeshia N. Myers As we welcome the month of March, we acknowledge National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month—a time to recognize the contributions, struggles, and rights of the millions of Americans living with developmental disabilities. This commemorative month, first established in 1987 by President Ronald Reagan, provides an opportunity to both celebrate progress and highlight […]
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