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Over the last quarter century, one block at 1st and Center in Milwaukee has become an oasis. It took years of caring and prayers pouring out of Clara…
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In preparation for Tuesday night's town hall forum, WUWM reviews the causes and impact of Wisconsin's high rate of black male incarceration.It’s a subject…
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The impact of Wisconsin’s high rate of incarcerated black men ripples through families and neighborhoods. We meet a woman determined to contribute to a…
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When people talk about poverty, it’s usually in reference to money, but poverty can encompass all aspects of life.It’s probably safe to say that growing…
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When a parent must spend time in prison, their children can be devastated. Programs are underway in Milwaukee to create a sense of hope among that next…
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In the United States, some two million children are believed to have one or both parents behind bars.But a program in place in Milwaukee and a handful of…
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Alcohol and drug addiction treatment efforts are helping keep certain non-violent offenders out of prison in Milwaukee County.Milwaukee started its drug…
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Wisconsin needs to change its corrections policies in order to reduce the state’s prison population, two advisory board members of a Milwaukee area…
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As part of our ongoing Project Milwaukee series on black men in prison, we hear from men trying to steer their kids away from life on the streets.During…
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In recent years, there’s been a push here to provide more education and job training opportunities while behind bars.From the outside, the House of…