Derica Williams

Milwaukee

Anchor and Reporter at WITI-TV (Milwaukee, WI)

Derica Williams is a New York native raised in New Jersey. She graduated from the University of Maryland College Park. She has worked at WNYW, WALA and WITI

Articles

Project ADAM: Combatting sudden cardiac arrest with life-saving device

2 weeks ago | fox6now.com | Derica Williams

By Derica Williams and FOX6 News Digital Team Updated May 22, 2025 4:14pm CDT WHITEFISH BAY, Wis. - It can strike anyone at any time and every moment matters. Sudden cardiac arrest is always unexpected, especially in children. But the untimely death of a local teenager in 1999 is making its mark to this day to help give you your best chance at survival. Enhance your chance for survival What we know: At the home of the Whitefish Bay Blue Dukes, a spotlight still shines on Adam Lemel.
NFL Draft 2025: Milwaukee's tailgate experience is the pick for many

1 month ago | fox6now.com | Derica Williams

By Derica Williams and FOX6 News Digital Team Published April 22, 2025 5:25pm CDT GREEN BAY, Wis. - NFL Draft day is nearing, and the excitement is mounting as football culture is huge in our area. Wisconsinites know how to throw a good party and Milwaukee’s tailgate experience is the pick for many.
Black History Month: MKE Black App creates history of its own

Feb 17, 2025 | fox6now.com | Derica Williams

By Derica Williams and FOX6 News Digital Team Published February 17, 2025 10:01pm CST MKE Black App creates history of its own It's one of the first of its kind in our area and growing. FOX6 News spoke with one of the men who started an app that is creating a history of its own. MILWAUKEE - It's one of the first of its kind in our area and growing. FOX6 News spoke with one of the men who started an app that is creating a history of its own.
Black History Month: MKE Black App creates history of its own

Feb 17, 2025 | yahoo.com | Derica Williams

The BriefThe MKE Black app is highlighting and amplifying Black businesses and organizations in southeastern Wisconsin. The app was launched in 2020 and has grown significantly since then. There are more than 1,200 businesses in the website directory, and 950 in the app itself. MILWAUKEE - It's one of the first of its kind in our area and growing. FOX6 News spoke with one of the men who started an app that is creating a history of its own.
Black History Month: Milwaukee museums collaborate to share history

Feb 17, 2025 | fox6now.com | Derica Williams

By Derica Williams and FOX6 News Digital Team Published February 17, 2025 9:30pm CST Milwaukee museums collaborate to share Black history You can explore Black history in an intimate guided tour, part of a collaboration with America’s Black Holocaust Museum and the Milwaukee Public Museum. MILWAUKEE - From the heart of Milwaukee to the heart of Africa, the suffrage, journey and triumphs of Black people are being shared in a unique way this month.
Black History Month: Milwaukee museums collaborate to share history

Feb 17, 2025 | yahoo.com | Derica Williams

The BriefYou can explore Black history in an intimate guided tour, part of a collaboration with America’s Black Holocaust Museum and the Milwaukee Public Museum. Docents referred to as griots – a West African term for storyteller – are sharing the knowledge from both locations to provide a greater context to help visitors really understand the exhibits. Both the Milwaukee Public Museum and America's Black Holocaust Museum have several programs going on for Black History Month.
Milwaukee food pantry serves up inspiration, breaks down barriers

Jul 11, 2024 | fox6now.com | Derica Williams

By Derica Williams and FOX6 News Digital Team Published July 11, 2024 9:05pm CDT MILWAUKEE - After expanding from what used to be the Riverwest Pantry, a local organization is changing thousands of lives each year and curbing generational poverty. A collection of programs is expanding food access in our community and serving as a gateway to change for folks facing barriers in life. With food, fellowship and laughter, smiles come easy these days, but it hasn't always the case.
Milwaukee food pantry serves up inspiration, breaks down barriers

Jul 11, 2024 | aol.com | Derica Williams

Fox localJuly 11, 2024 at 9:05 PMMILWAUKEE - After expanding from what used to be the Riverwest Pantry, a local organization is changing thousands of lives each year and curbing generational poverty. A collection of programs is expanding food access in our community and serving as a gateway to change for folks facing barriers in life. With food, fellowship and laughter, smiles come easy these days, but it hasn't always the case.
Mental health; Wisconsin teens face growing, daily challenges

Nov 7, 2023 | fox6now.com | Derica Williams

Bullying, social media, post-pandemic fall out, violence and so much more. Our youth are dealing with concerns on a whole different level than other generations – and it’s taking a toll on them. They feel it's crucial to keep mental health at the forefront. Navigating an academic journey together, while some lessons are felt like they’re being learned alone. "It’s really a struggle right now," said 12th grader Mary Gruber, who is familiar with many of the teenage challenges.