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The Shedeur Sanders Controversy: Exposing the NFL’s Plantation Mindset

May 4, 2025

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 […]

Popular Interests In This Article: LaKeshia N. Myers, National Football League NFL, Plantation Mindset, Shedeur Sanders

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Black American Architects: Building America’s Skylines Against All Odds

April 19, 2025

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 […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Architecture, Black American Architects, LaKeshia N. Myers

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NAACP ACT-SO: A Legacy of Excellence

April 12, 2025

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 […]

Popular Interests In This Article: ACT-SO, LaKeshia N. Myers, NAACP

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Why Wisconsin Voters Should Reject the Unnecessary Voter ID Amendment

March 29, 2025

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 […]

Popular Interests In This Article: LaKeshia N. Myers, Proposed Amendments, Voter ID

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Breaking Barriers: The Enduring Legacy of Black Women in Government Service

March 22, 2025

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 […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Women in Government, LaKeshia N. Myers

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Assembly Bill 78: A Crucial Step Forward in Curbing Milwaukee’s Reckless Driving Crisis

March 15, 2025

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 […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Assembly Bill 78, LaKeshia N. Myers, Reckless Driving

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Dear Legislative Republicans, We’ve Already Paid for Education…Cut the Check

March 8, 2025

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 […]

Popular Interests In This Article: LaKeshia N. Myers, Racial Disparities

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A Time to Recognize and Advocate for Americans with Developmental Disabilities

March 1, 2025

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 […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Developmental Disabilities, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, LaKeshia N. Myers, National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

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USDA Cuts Deal Another Blow to Historically Black Colleges

February 22, 2025

By LaKeshia N. Myers In what can only be described as a devastating blow to African American students pursuing agricultural sciences, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has suspended its 1890 National Scholars Program for the 2024-2025 academic year. This decision not only impacts current scholars but threatens to derail the educational aspirations of countless […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Federal Funding Freezes, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, LaKeshia N. Myers, United States Department of Agriculture

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National Donor Day Highlights Critical Need for Organ and Blood Donors in Wisconsin

February 15, 2025

By LaKeshia N. Myers Every year on February 14th while many celebrate Valentine’s Day, another equally important observance takes place – National Donor Day. This day serves as a crucial reminder of the gift of life that organ, eye, tissue, and blood donors provide to thousands of Americans waiting for life-saving transplants. I truly count […]

Popular Interests In This Article: Donating Blood, LaKeshia N. Myers, National Donor Day, Organ Donation

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