MERA CARES

02/24/2026

Janette Herrera Mitchell (Janette Mitchell-Herrera)

Janette Mitchell-Herrera is a Milwaukee community historian, educator, and longtime civil rights advocate who has been formally recognized locally for her work. She is also credited as one of the founders of Milwaukee’s annual King Fest (founded in 2001) celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy.

02/23/2026

Senator Dora Drake

Dora Drake is a Milwaukee-born Wisconsin State Senator representing the 4th Senate District. Her public service centers on community-rooted policy and constituent advocacy, and she stepped into state Senate leadership after winning the special election for the seat.

02/23/2026

Tarasha Wiggins

Tarsha Wiggins is a Milwaukee-based licensed clinical social worker and founder of Speak Wellness Behavioral Health Consulting. She created “TRAP Therapy,” using music-guided group sessions to expand access to mental health conversations and care.

02/21/2026

02/21/2026

02/19/2026

DrSequanna Taylor

Sequanna Taylor is a Milwaukee public leader who has served as an elected County Supervisor and later as a Wisconsin State Representative. Her work highlights community advocacy, public service, and policy priorities connected to Milwaukee residents’ day-to-day needs.

02/18/2026

State Representative Supreme Moore Omokunde

Supreme Moore Omokunde is a Milwaukee-raised public servant who has served in the Wisconsin State Assembly (District 17). His work is often framed around community empowerment and public engagement in Milwaukee.

02/17/2026

Khalil Coleman

Khalil Coleman is a Milwaukee activist who has been covered for organizing and protest leadership in Milwaukee, with local interviews documenting his role and perspective within community movements.

02/15/2026

Herman George Canady was a prominent Black clinical and social psychologist. He is credited with being the first psychologist to study the influence of rapport between an IQ test proctor and the subject, specifically researching how the race of a test proctor can create bias in IQ testing. He also helped to provide an understanding of testing environments that were suitable to help Black students succeed.

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02/11/2026

Join us on Saturday, February 28th for our 3rd Annual Black Mental Wellness Day! We will have engaging discussions and exclusive giveaways!

Get ready to feel empowered, restored, and fulfilled. You won't want to miss it! Click on the link, https://secure.givelively.org/event/black-mental-wellness-foundation/black-mental-wellness-day-2026, for more details!

09/14/2025

Better Ways To Cope Presents:

Music in Mindfulness – A MERA Approach to Healing and Harmony

Presented by: MERA (Mindful Engagement & Rhythmic Awareness)

Discover the transformative power of sound and silence in this immersive workshop led by MERA at Milwaukee County’s Better Ways to Cope Conference. Rooted in mindfulness and guided by musical exploration, this session offers participants hands-on experiences with rhythm, melody, and meditative listening practices designed to ease stress, build resilience, and foster emotional balance.

PRESENTER: Montreal Cain
WHEN: October 10th & 11th, 2025
TIME: 1:15PM - 2:15PM
WHERE: Townhall (400 S. 5th ST.)

REGISTER NOW!!!
https://whova.com/web/YcBbpWC26HMsbbVoLUGh9EnHAf3I2pQ1H4fyIHRmpD8%3D/

MERA CARES

08/20/2025

Grief built these calluses. Hope keeps them working.”
What the flood tried to wash away, the community rebuilt. And with every pump, every helping hand, Montreal chose hope.