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Empathy Mental Health Targets ‘Urgent Need’ in Milwaukee’s Black Community

Empathy Mental Health Targets ‘Urgent Need’ in Milwaukee’s Black Community

New nonprofit's leader Dwain Berry says lack of services has devastating impact.

Milwaukee Is Losing a Generation of Black Men To Drug Crisis

Milwaukee Is Losing a Generation of Black Men To Drug Crisis

Older Black men account for a growing share of Milwaukee drug deaths as fentanyl is mixed into cocaine.

Suicides Spiking in Milwaukee’s Black Community

Suicides Spiking in Milwaukee’s Black Community

Trend precedes pandemic, but is now at highest point in past decade.

Nikki Purvis Leaving City To Head African American Chamber

Nikki Purvis Leaving City To Head African American Chamber

Purvis replaces Ossie Kendrix at helm of nonprofit.

Milwaukee Counselors and Psychologists Work to Prevent Black Youth Suicides

Milwaukee Counselors and Psychologists Work to Prevent Black Youth Suicides

About one in 10 Black youths in the state report having attempted suicide.