Midwest Mujeres

Apr 18, 2024 | wisconsinlife.org | Midwest Mujeres |Maureen McCollum |Brad Kolberg

In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and better themselves in southern Wisconsin. ==Having a kid can completely transform a person’s life. And for some people, like Yazmin Lopez of Fitchburg, having kids led her towards an unexpected career. When Lopez was 16 years old, her family moved from Mexico to the United States. She went to Verona Area High School, which she said was a great experience.

Apr 11, 2024 | wisconsinlife.org | Midwest Mujeres |Maureen McCollum |Brad Kolberg

In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and better themselves in southern Wisconsin. In another story in this series, Tamara N. Thompson shared her journey to becoming a doula and empowering people during and after their pregnancies. As a warning to readers, this story talks about the death of a child. ==When Tamara N.

Apr 4, 2024 | wisconsinlife.org | Midwest Mujeres |Maureen McCollum |Brad Kolberg

In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and better themselves in southern Wisconsin. ==When Tamara N. Thompson became a new mom, she was also in a new city and searching for community. She found it with a group of mothers at the Harambee Family Center on Madison’s South Side. “We discussed our common experiences as African Americans while breastfeeding our babies,” said Thompson.

Mar 28, 2024 | wisconsinlife.org | Midwest Mujeres |Maureen McCollum |Brad Kolberg

In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and better themselves in southern Wisconsin. ==Shadayra Kilfoy-Flores is involved in many different communities in Madison, Wisconsin. Not only is she involved in her near east side neighborhood association, but she’s also connected with fellow artists, community gardeners and chefs. Plus, she’s a mother and works with a number of young people.

Mar 21, 2024 | wisconsinlife.org | Midwest Mujeres |Maureen McCollum |Brad Kolberg

In a partnership with Midwest Mujeres, WPR’s “Wisconsin Life” shares the stories of six women of color working to build community and better themselves in southern Wisconsin. ==Samantha Green of Madison has a philosophy she lives by. “My motto for life is nothing is impossible. It’s just a matter of figuring out. All you have to do is keep at it. And before you know it, it will become your reality,” she said. Green said thinking forward has helped her move past the road blocks in her life.