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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You Don’t Just “Move On” From Systemic Racism
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Recently, I congratulated TeKema Balentine for winning the coveted title of Ms. Black USA. TaKema is a native of Madison, Wisconsin and represented our state in the national pageant, after being crowned Ms. Black Wisconsin. It was with great pride that I wanted to acknowledge the hard work […]
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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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Preparing for a Successful School Year
“The President’s Perspective” By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton Common Council President City of Milwaukee Right now in Milwaukee, many families across the City are sending their young people back to school. As we think about the upcoming school year and how to make it a successful one for all of our students, it is important to […]
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Housing Navigators Could Help Homelessness
Legislatively Speaking By Senator Lena C. Taylor Due to the size and layout of Milwaukee, it is possible to rarely see homeless individuals sleeping on city streets overnight. Although the issue exists, often, it is a problem hidden in plain sight. Whether under bridges or low hanging trees, the homeless are shielded from passing cars […]
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Why I’m Visiting the Border
By Derrick Johnson NAACP President and CEO As I ventured to the southern border near Laredo, Texas, I could not help but think about the tragic shootings in El Paso and Dayton, which are stark reminders of the dangers that plague our communities under the resurgence of white nationalism, domestic terrorism, intolerance and racial hatred […]
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Powers of Attorney: The Estate Planning Tools Every Adult Should Have
By Attorney Jennifer Imediegwu A Financial Power of Attorney and Health Care Power of Attorney are two very important estate planning documents. Without such powers in place, an individual is open to a guardianship action in the event of an accident, prolonged illness or mental incapacity. Guardianships can be costly and may work against any […]
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To Tackle Climate Change We Need to Rethink Our Food System
By Kathleen Rogers and Dr. Shenggen Fan The way we produce, consume and discard food is no longer sustainable. That much is clear from the newly released UN climate change report which warns that we must rethink how we produce our food — and quickly — to avoid the most devastating impacts of global food […]
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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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Red Flag for America
Legislatively Speaking In the United States we’ve been taught that the color red can mean danger. A flashing red light signals a need to stop. Most of us sense internal red flags that let us know that something may be wrong. In Wisconsin, Attorney General Josh Kaul is seeking legislation often referred to as the […]
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