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Drake White-Bergey joined Wisconsin Watch as a photography intern in January 2023. He is currently a student at the University of Wisconsin - Madison where he majors in history and journalism. Drake is also the Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Cardinal, and he previously served as the photo editor of the paper. He hopes to pursue a career in photojournalism.

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Wisconsin’s Black infants have some of the country’s highest mortality rates. These solutions could help.

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Addressing societal factors — including stress caused by poverty and racism and lack of access to health care — could improve pregnancy outcomes, research shows.

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Photos: The Republican presidential debate in Milwaukee

Drake White-Bergey headshot by Drake White-Bergey / Wisconsin Watch August 24th, 2023October 22nd, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Watch photographer Drake White-Bergey captured moments from the day, as eight of the presidential candidates took to the stage.

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Photos: Janet Protasiewicz celebrates Wisconsin Supreme Court seat win

Drake White-Bergey headshot by Drake White-Bergey / Wisconsin Watch April 5th, 2023April 10th, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Wisconsin Watch photographer Drake White-Bergey captured the scene at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel in Milwaukee, on April 4, after Janet Protasiewicz was declared winner of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election.

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