About this episode

The episode discusses the racial inequities affecting Black families in Wisconsin as revealed by the latest Kids Count Data Book.

Wisconsin is still one of the worst states for Black families to live, based on results from the latest Kids Count Data Book. At the same time, Wisconsin ranks near the top of the list in overall child well-being, revealing a deep racial disparity. WORT News Producer Faye Parks sat down with Emily Miota and Faith Roska of Kids Forward, a statewide policy center, to discuss the findings. Image courtesy: The Annie E. Casey Foundation.

People in this episode

Host: Faye Parks

Guests: Emily Miota, Faith Roska

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kids Forward, The Annie E. Casey Foundation

Places: Wisconsin

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