From the moment COVID-19 emerged in the United States, we have all been asked to make sacrifices to protect ourselves, our families and our neighbors from this terrible virus. At Ascension – and health systems everywhere – our caregivers have worked long hours on the front lines to care for those afflicted with the worst […]
The Value of the Public’s Trust is Priceless
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz When a person runs for elected office, it is not something that is done lightly. Once elected and even during the campaign, elected officials are scrutinized, their lives are examined from every angle and their pasts are raked thrice over for any discrepancies or concern. In short, to be an elected official, […]
Sickle Cell Anemia: A Clarion Call
By LaKeshia N. Myers As a teenager in the 1990s, life was good. I had no real responsibilities and a friend group rivaled by the (middle school) masses, and to top it off, we had the perfect soundtrack to narrate our young lives, TLC. The trio of Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins, Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopez and […]
I Refuse; I Won’t Let Nobody Steal My Joy
By LaKeshia N. Myers Having grown up in the Baptist church, hearing the music of gospel quartets is just as normal as celebrating Christmas. The songs, most often sung by male choruses, are rich in four-part harmonies and often tell stories of overcoming adversity, hope and salvation. According to Colin Palmer, a gospel music researcher […]
The People of Milwaukee Have Spoken Again: Defund the Police
African American Roundtable Releases Statement on City’s Budget Hearing Today, the African American Roundtable released the following statement in response to the City of Milwaukee’s Budget Public Hearing held on Aug. 17. “We are deeply disappointed with Mayor Tom Barrett’s budget hearing. A couple of our staff members were denied the right to speak, and […]
Texas Abortion Ban: Women Are Ready for This Fight
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor There are days that I have asked the question: Am I Black first or am I a woman first? The reality is that the world sees my skin before it notices my gender. I think Sandra Bland, Breonna Taylor, Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin, Sojourner Truth would have agreed. […]
The Cost of Catalytic Converter Thefts
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor I have often lamented the fact, that so few constituents raise awareness about the everyday issues that negatively impact their lives. Of course, we can’t, nor should we be expected to, have a response for every life circumstance. Yet, I often recommend that residents land on the side […]
Dr. Gloria Gilmer: Wisconsin’s Own ‘Hidden Figure’
By LaKeshia N. Myers “It could be old math; something that looks at the problem numerically and not theoretically. Math is always dependable.” These words were spoken by Taraji P. Henson in her iconic performance as NASA computer, Katherine Goble Johnson, in the movie “Hidden Figures.” I thought about this poignant scene in the movie, […]
It Takes a Village to End Human Trafficking
By Mara Vanderslice Kelly Human trafficking is the act of compelling someone into work or commercial sex through force, fraud or coercion. It is illegal everywhere but happens every day in big cities and small towns across the United States. Human trafficking takes many forms: A foster care youth forced into commercial sex work by […]
Concerns About 5G Technology Remain
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor In 2019, I stood on the senate floor of the Wisconsin State Capitol and argued against the passage of Senate Bill 239. The bill, which was being rushed through the legislature, raised a myriad of questions for me about the installation of 5G cell towers. 5G is the […]
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