Media
Milwaukee mom writes book on grief, uses her connection to butterflies to tell her story
Spectrum News
WAUWATOSA, Wis. — A Milwaukee mom is now an author after writing her first book on a topic near and dear to her heart.
Laporche Barham Kimber recently published her very first book “Where Butterflies Go: A Sister’s Journey Through Grief.”
Community Work
Black Advocacy Day – Madison, WI
Black Advocacy Day – Madison, WI
At Black Advocacy Day in Madison, I had the honor of standing alongside community leaders, families, and advocates to bring awareness to the devastating impact of gun violence. I shared my story as a mother who lost her son, and I spoke about the urgent need for more healing spaces for children—safe places where they can process grief, find hope, and begin to heal.
During the day, I also led a workshop focused on youth suicide prevention, the impact of gun violence on communities, and creative approaches to help children heal after traumatic loss. The conversations were powerful, heartfelt, and a reminder that while the challenges are great, so is our responsibility to build support systems that nurture resilience.
Black Advocacy Day was not just about raising awareness—it was about amplifying voices, planting seeds for change, and taking steps toward a future where healing is accessible to every child.