It creates a vision that sees all boys with an affirmed sense of identity, dignity and self-confidence with tools to navigate college, career and life. MPS’ Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement creates systems, structures and spaces that guarantee success for all Black and Latino boys and young men through support for schools and students.

She provides culturally relevant consultation, trainings, workshops, forums, and coaching for community, corporate, local, state, and government organizations. Knox is a mental wellness expert specializing in cultural competency and organizational health. Knox, CEO and founder of Knox Behavioral Health Solutions and co-founder of Black Space MKE, will deliver the keynote in the first session of the day. Media interested in covering the event or speaking with organizers, should contact Kevin Conway, associate director of university communication at Marquette, at Lia A. The event will welcome to campus approximately 200 young Black and Latino men from 12 MPS high schools and include a keynote address and workshops, as well as a lunch and dialogue session sponsored by CURTO. This event is a partnership between Marquette’s Black and Latino/a Ecosystem and Support Transition (BLEST) Hub, which is based out of the Center for Urban Research, Teaching and Outreach (CURTO), and MPS’ Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement. at the Alumni Memorial Union and Raynor Memorial Libraries. MILWAUKEE - Marquette University and Milwaukee Public Schools are co-hosting a half-day event for Black and Latino young men, “Be Kind to Your Mind: Addressing the Mental Health Stigma for Black and Latino Men,” on Friday, May 5, from 9:45 a.m. Marquette University, Milwaukee Public Schools partner for event addressing mental health stigma for Black and Latino men, May 5

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