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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- February is Black History Month, and the theme of this year's annual observance is Black health and wellness. A new group in Milwaukee is using the mind and body benefits of yoga to help men achieve a healthy lifestyle.
On CBS 58 Sunday Morning, Winnie Dortch joined Harry Evans, the founder of Heal Black Man.
MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) – As we head into Father’s Day weekend, many are reflecting on a father’s impact, especially Black fathers, and the important role they play.
Father’s Day and Juneteenth fall on the same day this year, June 19, and activists are trying to seize the opportunity to talk about why Black fathers often don’t get the recognition they deserve.
Being a dad means something different for every father. For Harry Evans, a father of three, he says it’s about love and being a role model.
The importance of mental health has come to the forefront of our society's conversations, and the need for healing among Black men is no exception. Milwaukee native Harry Evans, a 33-year-old entrepreneur, has made it his mission to build community and raise awareness for Black men's mental health.
With his Heal Black Man movement, he creates spaces for vulnerability, fosters healthy coping mechanisms, and tears down walls built by stigma. In this article, we delve into Harry's inspiring journey, his experiences in the judicial system, and how his unwavering commitment to mental health has touched the lives of many Black men.
MILWAUKEE — A new group in Milwaukee is focusing on mental health within the Black community.
They are doing so in a unique way: Using yoga.
When Harry Evans started the group "Heal Black Man," he wanted to do so to give Black men in the city of Milwaukee a space to come together and discuss issues that impact them.
Harry Evans, founder of the mental health organization Heal Black Man, joined us to discuss why ‘boots on the ground’ initiatives are needed to make progress within communities.
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Sometimes, a baseball game is just a baseball game.
It’s meant to be an escape for a few hours – a gathering of tens of thousands of your closest strangers rooting for a common cause and enjoying all that comes with a trip to the ballpark.
It’s meant to be light, and fun.
Sunday afternoon’s matinee between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Oakland Athletics at American Family Field was just that for a group of about 50 fathers and sons. But why they were in attendance was part of an ongoing and broad conversations in the Milwaukee community about fatherhood and the mental health of Black men.
MILWAUKEEE — Men's mental health has become more and more of a topic of discussion.
Harry Evans, the founder of Heal Black Man, has created a nonjudgment community for men to relax, relate and release.
Health and wellness services are an important part of any community, but they aren't always as accessible to people of color.
At the Medical College of Wisconsin, the health of our Milwaukee-area community is at the heart of everything we do. This focus on Milwaukee is the driving force behind Community Conversations, a series of critical discussions on health reflecting a diversity of experiences.
The first installment of the series focused on mental health. For our next iteration in the series, the dialogue between MCW researchers and community members is brought to the forefront.