racial disparities

A new statewide project, lead by Wisconsin Medical Society, Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Nurses Association, is working to improve health outcomes for Black people, post pregnancy.

Across the U.S., and especially here in Milwaukee, pregnant people and newborn infants are more at risk for dying from complications compared to other developed countries. AkkeNeel Talsma, an associate professor at the college of nursing at UW-Milwaukee, developed the MaternityMetrix app to help change that.

Chrystul Kizer is charged with first degree intentional homicide for shooting the man who trafficked her when she was a child. The case is scheduled for motion hearings to determine pre-trial issues in late September.

Prejudice practices turned what should have been a benefit into a barrier for many Black U.S. veterans.

President Woodrow Wilson established National Flag Day on June 14, 1916, to commemorate the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. While the American Flag can be seen as a symbol of freedom for all, some communities of color have a tense connection to that symbol due to their experiences in the United States.

Backers say planned trail for the 30th Street Industrial Corridor would advance recreational equity.

The new word recognition test tackles a stubborn disparity in healthcare: As the Hmong population ages, hearing loss is becoming a big problem. But few clinics are equipped to treat Hmong-speaking patients.

A nonprofit organization is partnering with Milwaukee Public Schools to help students of color and increase representation in the field of education.

Milwaukee has the second-largest homeownership gap between Black and white families in the country. And in neighborhoods like Bronzeville, residents are seeing increased gentrification, making it hard to remain in the neighborhood. But a group of artists in Milwaukee want to change that.

MAdre Wellness Collective is removing barriers to wellness for people of color in Milwaukee. Maricella Nayeri is the owner; she talks about her own healing journey and how the collective hopes to make wellness more accessible.