MILWAUKEE - In Milwaukee’s Black communities, a quiet revolution is taking place. At the forefront is Tahira Malik, founder of Samad’s House, a treatment and recovery organization that offers hope for women and families battling substance use disorders. In a recent...
Showings of Coming Home are between April 16 and April 30 at the historic Downer and Oriental theatres. MILWAUKEE, WI - The lights dim at the historic Oriental Theatre, and the screen flickers to life. The audience at the 18th annual Milwaukee Film Festival is about...
Milwaukee's Progress Showcases the Impact of Community-Driven Initiatives Like Samad’s House and Vital Strategies’ Support and Innovative Programs that Inspire Individuals, Families & Communities MILWAUKEE, WI - Milwaukee is experiencing a remarkable shift in its...
MILWAUKEE, WI – Tahira Malik, a trailblazing community leader and founder of Samad’s House, was presented with the prestigious Outstanding Citizen Recognition Award at Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s 4th Annual Black History Recognition Ceremony. This accolade celebrates...
Inside No Studios in Milwaukee, sorrow and sadness filled the air, yet the room also pulsated with a strong undercurrent of hope. Public officials, as well as civic, faith, and community leaders, came together to remember those who were lost and to mobilize. Dozens of...
In May 2025, a glimmer of hope emerged from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: drug overdose deaths had plummeted by 27%, dropping from a staggering 110,000 in 2023 to 80,000 in 2024. Provisional data for late 2025 suggests an even further decline to...
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