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Our flagship program finds the stories in Milwaukee that lift your spirits, prompt you to think, make you feel grateful and inspire you to do more. They connect you to our community, shining a spotlight on what is good about the city, what still needs work, and what makes it Uniquely Milwaukee.
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Our flagship program finds the stories in Milwaukee that lift your spirits, prompt you to think, make you feel grateful and inspire you to do more. They connect you to our community, shining a spotlight on what is good about the city, what still needs work, and what makes it Uniquely Milwaukee.
Copyright 88Nine Radio Milwaukee
Harlem and Bronzeville. Two neighborhoods separated by more than 700 miles. Despite the space between them, there’s plenty that unites these epicenters of Black culture — with reputations built over more than a century.
There’s a historic connection...
Though her intuition was strong, Willow Newell didn’t know she’d be the next Miss Wisconsin. But the 22-year-old says it felt right because she did her best and felt connected to her highest self. Now, the Racine native has won the crown and is the...
Q-W-E-R-T-Y.
They’re the first six letters atop all our keyboards, from our phones to our computers, and they revolutionized communication. But their history is far from digital and, in fact, is rooted here in the Cream City.
In 1868, Milwaukee...
Emmitt James is Milwaukee’s own DIY, hip-hop/jazz artist — a classification that gives him the freedom to do … well, anything. That includes using his music to give back to the community through events like his ever-growing fundraiser/concert:...
Ebony Ice launched in 1989 as a local branch of the National Brotherhood of Snowsports. The organization hosts events all year round for skiers and snowboarders of all experience levels, as well as seasonal “Learn to Ski/Snowboard” classes. With about...
Every creative tells a story — sometimes through lyrics, sometimes through shoes. This episode puts the focus on footwear, with an artist who’s making custom sneakers for some big names at this year’s Summerfest
Brandon Johnston is owner of...
The annual Juneteenth celebration — recognized annually on June 19 — commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It was on that day in 1865 when the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation occurred in Texas.
While it took another...
For many of us, our fathers are our protectors. They provide the structure, discipline and encouragement that stays with you throughout life. And when they’re not cooking on the grill in their favorite sandals, they teach us to stand tall, speak up...
Sun-Seeker MKE are dreamers, artists, abolitionists, chosen family and joy makers — all working hard to reimagine what safety and care looks like for black trans and queer folks. Everyone involved with the Black trans abolitionist organization...
On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, DJ Kenny Perez had the chance to speak with https://auntieauntieauntie.bandcamp.com/, a rising producer from Milwaukee who’s making waves with a sound deeply rooted in Footwork.
If you’re wondering what Footwork...
Golf is a multibillion-dollar sport played in many places around the world. Its modern origins date back to 15th century Scotland, but the game didn’t really gain traction in the United States until the turn of the 19th century.
Eventually, modern...
We’re continuing our motherhood conversation – but this time, from the perspective of Dads, or non-birthing partners. In this episode of https://radiomilwaukee.org/ourstories, we’re going inside https://www.daddoulauniversity.com/.
Though pregnancy...
In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re dedicating this special episode of Uniquely Milwaukee to moms (and even those considering motherhood). We’re making sure to acknowledge the love, guidance, protection and sacrifice you give to — and for — your children....
The Milwaukee Film Festival returns for another season of inviting film lovers to "enjoy the show." In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we’re talking to filmmakers -- including two from Racine -- about stories of resistance and justice....
Everyone needs it. An informal, neutral setting within a community that supports the individual. It encourages conversation. It embraces differences. It’s a park, a bar, a coffee shop, a hair salon, a library — any spot that welcomes diversity and,...
We successfully made it through another Radio Milwaukee Spring Membership Drive! That’s 10 days of our listeners hearing us (and folks in the community) explain why supporting this station matters. Whether through sustaining memberships or one-time...
This week on Uniquely Milwaukee, Radio Milwaukee's intern, Amelie Stella Lichte, takes over to share her unique experience working at the Grohmann Museum.
On Uniquely Milwaukee, we wrap up Suicide Awareness Month and reflect on the complex emotions that surround loss, especially for those affected by suicide. In this final episode, we’re bringing back some of the voices you heard in Episode 1, mental...
On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we explore deeply personal stories that reveal the challenges and triumphs of navigating mental health. Featuring co-founders of Black Space, we discuss the detrimental effects of inadequate care and the...
The role of community and connection in suicide prevention by hearing from local organizations, support groups and individuals working to create safe spaces.
In this opening episode, we dive into the complexities of suicide. Experts in mental health, Emily Vander Velden and Jeremy Schumacher provide insights into the underlying issues that can lead to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This episode will lay...
On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we sit down with Amy Horst and Stephanie Rhodes to delve into The Great Milwaukee Block Party. We explore the spirit behind this vibrant event and discover how community organizers united to make it a reality.
On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we sit down with program director Michelle Lyle to talk about the summer hydroponics program and spend a day with students conducting a fluid dynamics water balloon lab experiment.
Milwaukee's Drag Star: Interview with ‘Melee the Queen’ and the Legacy of Drag
On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, I sat down with Dawn Springer and dancers Rachel Malehorn, Janel Hutchison and Sejain Bastidas to talk about “Step of Two”, bringing your life into your dance and what it means to move the needle toward more...
This week on Uniquely Milwaukee, we head over to Bembé Dance & Drum to learn about Afro-Latino musical culture.
Be sure to tune in to this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee where host Salam Fatayer interviews Tonda Thompson; discussing "She Slangs Wood," a carpentry company focused on empowering women through the art and craft of woodworking. You'll hear about...
This week on Uniquely Milwaukee, 88Nine's Kenny Perez takes over the episode as he sits down with Eric Kleppe-Montenegro and Sergio Rincon to talk about the origins of Oak Leaf Familia and its mission to foster inclusivity and diversity within the...
Eight years ago, local historian and writer John Gurda sat down with 88Nine to share stories from Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. The idea for the series came after the release of Gurda’s 2015 book, Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods, which chronicles 37...
Eight years ago, local historian and writer John Gurda sat down with 88Nine to share stories from Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. The idea for the series came after the release of Gurda’s 2015 book, Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods, which chronicles 37...
Eight years ago, local historian and writer John Gurda sat down with 88Nine to share stories from Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. The idea for the series came after the release of Gurda’s 2015 book, Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods, which chronicles 37...
Eight years ago, local historian and writer John Gurda sat down with 88Nine to share stories from Milwaukee’s neighborhoods. The idea for the series came after the release of Gurda’s 2015 book, Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods, which chronicles 37...
On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, in celebration of International Women’s Day, we delve into the story of two generations of Palestinian women, Muna Sharma and her mother, navigating the complexities of identity in a politicized world through...
In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, I sit down with Jimmy Banks' son, Jordan Banks, and close friend Wendell Willis to delve deeper into his legacy, why his story remains largely untold, and the invaluable lessons for those on and off the field.
In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, I interview Makenzie Kojis, a Music Therapist from Milwaukee, to explore the field of music therapy. We delve into the scientific relationship between music and the brain, and discuss the advantages of this type...
From serendipitous encounters to enduring partnerships, join us, on Uniquely Milwaukee as we celebrate the diverse and beautiful stories of couples who have found each other against all odds
On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, Host Salam Fatayer explores the profound impact of Black culture on mainstream culture. Listen to a conversation with Lexi S. Brunson from CopyWrite Magazine, delving into topics such as fashion, labor, and music...
Listen to this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee as I engage in a conversation with Geraud Blanks to delve deeper into Culture x Design. And learn about this month's Black History Program featuring...
On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we explore the heart of the community at Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co. It's more than a coffee shop here; it's a flourishing hub for the Arab South Asian and Muslim communities in Milwaukee.
Join Uniquely Milwaukee host, Salam Fatayer, as she reflects on the history behind Martin Luther King Jr. Day turning into a federal holiday... and how Stevie Wonder plays a role.
This week on Uniquely Milwaukee, join us as we grab a drink at Agency, Milwaukee's first hybrid bar. Immerse yourself in the choice of indulging in an alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage. Plus, hear from the founder, Ryan Castelaz, as he shares the...
This past February, for Black History Month, Hyfin's Element Everest-Blanks speaks with Dr. Gina Paige, the co-founder of African Ancestry, a DNA test that places your African ancestry in a present-day country and ethnic group or tribe. During the...
We are continuing to recap our favorite stories of 2023, this time taking us back to the beginning of the year for an intensive weekend-long music camp, Ladies Rock MKE, which teaches campers of all skill levels to learn an instrument, form a band,...
ENCORE: The thriving community of regulars at Throttle Twisters, Milwaukee’s first Black biker bar
This week on Uniquely Milwaukee, I spent a day at Milwaukee County Zoo with zookeeper, Ryan Taylor, where we learned how he takes care of some animals at the zoo.
On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, dive into the tumultuous world of parking enforcement as we shadow a parking enforcement officer, a figure often vilified for their role in issuing tickets and regulating parking spaces. Explore the challenges...
In a special edition of Uniquely Milwaukee, B~Free steps into the spotlight to conduct an intimate interview with R&B sensation Grace Weber. Delve into the raw realities of musician life, explore the challenges of mental health, and uncover the...
For November, we are on a mission to find the most intriguing and unique jobs in Milwaukee. Our first stop brings us to Colectivo, a beloved coffee establishment, where we speak to an individual about her job.
As we come to the end of our series on death, we invite you to listen to community confessions and personal thoughts on death and grief. Later, Kim Shine joins us to discuss the lessons we have learned while working on this topic this month.pic this...
This week on Uniquely Milwaukee, we continue to discuss death, but this time we explore its connection to our media and culture. Featured in this episode are UW-Madison Professor Jonathan Gray and Pine Lawn Park Office Manager Kerri Balliet.
In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, I speak with an individual who lost both her parents at different stages in her life. Listen as we delve into her experiences, the lessons she's learned, and how her journey with loss has shaped her into the...
In this installment of Uniquely Milwaukee, we delve deeper into the profound subject of mortality, shifting our focus to the individuals who work closely with it. Our featured guests include Dr. Lara India, a compassionate Palliative Care specialist,...
In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we initiate a discussion on the topic of death, exploring why our community tends to shy away from this important conversation. Join us as we gain insights from Lauren Beverung, an expert who addresses this very...
Justin and Tyrone settle the debate. We hear Milwaukee's first hip-hop song in full and put an end to this journey for Milwaukee's first hip-hop song.
The leader of one of hip-hop's greatest groups, Arrested Development's Speech talks about the impact that Milwaukee had on him, and the impact he had on the city and the world.
Controversy swirls around Milwaukee's first hip-hop song. A group of MCs, DJs and musicians who were there weigh in on the scene, the time, and the true beginning of hip-hop in Milwaukee.
A businessman with a business plan finds a group of energetic local kids who model themselves on James Brown and convinces them to record what might be Milwaukee's first hip-hop song.
A fertile music culture in Milwaukee lays the groundwork for a new art form. In the early '80s there is an opportunity to make Milwaukee into the next Motown -- it just needs one charismatic entrepreneur to take advantage of it.
We begin the search for Milwaukee's first hip-hop song. But first we have to understand the origins of hip-hop before it got to Milwaukee, and the fertile ground for the genre that Milwaukee provided in the early '80s.
Au audible tour of Bronzeville
Revisiting a By Every Measure episode to understand Milwaukee’s housing
On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we chat with Tiffany Miller and listen to her poetry - intertwining the worlds of art and business.
As we end our month devoted to Milwaukee Regulars, take a moment to listen to this captivating interview with Gego y Nony recorded at Oakland Gyros, the East Side eatery that became a regular stop for the duo. While sitting in a window booth, they...
As our exciting month-long exploration of "Milwaukee Regulars" unfolds, we invite you to join us on a captivating journey to the heart of the city's rich cultural scene. This time, we're delving into the intriguing world of the Milwaukee Public...
As our month dedicated to "Milwaukee Regulars" continues, we head over to the Knights of Columbus banquet hall for their weekly bingo night. You’ll meet some of the dedicated regulars, including one who has faithfully attended for an impressive 30...
The thriving community of regulars at Throttle Twisters, Milwaukee’s first Black biker bar
We're going to spend all of July illuminating the unsung heroes of our city: the dedicated regulars who fuel our bars, restaurants and museums, keeping the city running smoothly.
For the first episode, we start with the Milwaukee County Transit...
We kick off season 2 of "Be Seen" with a profile of Bobby Rivers, a national television host, entertainer, interviewer and actor who began his career in Milwaukee and eventually landed in New York City hosting his own show on VH1. From starting his...
We're back for a second season of Radio Milwaukee's award-winning LGBTQ history podcast, "Be Seen," in partnership with the Wisconsin LGBTQ Histroy Project. In this preview episode, hosts Nate Imig and Michail Takach give a taste of all the exciting...
On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we continue our recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by sharing an intimate conversation with Radio Milwaukee's Leana Henderkott, who gives us a unique perspective on the Asian...
May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the many contributions made by individuals of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. To celebrate this month, we've teamed up with Milwaukee Repertory Theater to...
Join Salam Fatayer and Kim Shine in a lively discussion about their top picks from this year's Milwaukee Film Fest lineup. From dramatic gems to thought-provoking documentaries, tune in for an insightful conversation on the films that have captured...
On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we close off our Body Image series by featuring people living with disabilities as we discuss how members of this community challenge inclusion and ableism.
In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we discuss how transgender individuals navigate body image issues and the unique challenges they face due to societal pressures around gender norms and beauty standards.
In this engaging and thought-provoking discussion, host Salam Fatayer and Element Everest Blanks explore the intricate relationships between Black hair and the hijab. Drawing from their personal experiences, we delve into the complexities and nuances...
In today's society, hair has long been associated with beauty standards and can significantly impact individuals' self-esteem and confidence. In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, both Yomarie Castellan and Yousef Aladdin speak on the complexity of...
In a world that constantly bombards us with images of "perfect" bodies, Yasmine Mohamed Ahmed and Iuscely Flores have decided to speak out about their own experiences with body image. In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, they share their struggles...
HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody is back with co-host Reggie Jackson and journalist Kim Shine for another season of Radio Milwaukee's award winning podcast, By Every Measure. Over six episodes, the trio will take over our regular Uniquely Milwaukee...
HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody is back with co-host Reggie Jackson and journalist Kim Shine for another season of Radio Milwaukee's award winning podcast, By Every Measure. Over six episodes, the trio will take over our regular Uniquely Milwaukee...
HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody is back with co-host Reggie Jackson and journalist Kim Shine for another season of Radio Milwaukee's award winning podcast, By Every Measure. Over six episodes, the trio will take over our regular Uniquely Milwaukee...
HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody is back with co-host Reggie Jackson and journalist Kim Shine for another season of Radio Milwaukee's award winning podcast, By Every Measure. Over six episodes, the trio will take over our regular Uniquely Milwaukee...
HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody is back with co-host Reggie Jackson and journalist Kim Shine for another season of Radio Milwaukee's award winning podcast, By Every Measure. Over six episodes, the trio will take over our regular Uniquely Milwaukee...
HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody is back with co-host Reggie Jackson and journalist Kim Shine for another season of Radio Milwaukee's award winning podcast, By Every Measure. Over six episodes, the trio will take over our regular Uniquely Milwaukee...
This week, we shine a light on two organizations paying tribute to Black History Month. First, https://mkefilm.org/black-lens, which cureates a month-long series featuring films and events. Then there's the Milwaukee Rep, which hosts the...
February is Black History Month, and for this episode our co-worker Element Everest-Blanks speaks with Dr. Gina Paige, the co-founder of African Ancestry, a DNA test that places your African ancestry in a present-day country and ethnic group or tribe....
Setting a goal is the first step, but when life gets in the way... then what? On the final episode of Uniquely MIlwaukee's "New Year, Elevated You" series, we talk about lifelong learning. Then Dr. Shilagh Mirgain with UW-Health shares some tips on...
This month, we have been focusing on the phrase "New Year, Elevated You." This episode focuses on how we view ourselves and the impact that has on our self-worth. We talk with a co-worker about his self-love journey and how he is growing in 2023.
For the first time in three years, Ladies Rock MKE is back up and running! The intensive weekend-long music camp teaches campers of all skill levels to learn an instrument, form a band, write a song and perform it in front of a live audience.
"What is your New Year's resolution?" For Uniquely Milwaukee, we're trying something new in 2023: focus months. For January, it's something we're calling "New Year, Elevated You." We kick things off this week by playing a social self-help game called...
ENCORE: Do bodegas exist in Milwaukee?
National Geographic documentary 'The Flagmakers' showcases the employees of Eder Flag located in Oak Creek, Wisc., and the millions of flags they produce every year. Executive produced by NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, the film was directed by...
The Milwaukee Diaper Mission hosts a "period party" to help raise awareness for period poverty, stigma and shaming in the city. Period products were also collected at the event and will later be donated to menstruators in the area.
The UWM Food Center and Pantry makes sure college students have access to nutritious food and key necessities for free. They now offer diapers and period products thanks to a new partnership with the Milwaukee Diaper Mission.
Food insecurity is always a focus around Thanksgiving, but the higher costs we've all been dealing with made this year particularly painful for many families. Radio Milwaukee's Chad Roper stepped up to help by organizing his first Feeding Families...
ENCORE: Living without alcohol in America's drunkest state
Milky Way Tech Hub puts Milwaukee on the map for BIPOC innovators.
For this episode, I went to Noche de Altares with one question: “If you’re honoring a loved one, do you have a story you would like to share?” I also had a detailed conversation with my colleague, Alma Velez, to discuss the importance of Día de los...
For this episode, we talked to Jewish Museum Milwaukee Curator Molly Dubin to learn about the connection Judaism has to astronomy and exploration, as well as the importance of highlighting significant contributions to our understanding of the universe.
For Cavalier Johnson, the path to becoming the city's first Black mayor wasn't a smooth one. He sat down with HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody to share the personal stories that fueled his passion for politics and shaped the person he is today.
Milwaukee's Home Movie Day brings personal nostalgia on the screen
As facts came to light about Christopher Columbus, there were reexaminations, reflections and replacements. On this episode released on Indigenous Peoples' Day, we talk to Marquette professor Tara Daly about two recent examples in Milwaukee and...
The infant mortality rate is three times higher for Black babies in Milwaukee, an abysmal number that unfortunately follows wider historical trends. On this episode, we talk to Erica Olivier, deputy commissioner of community health with the city of...
The Cultures and Communities Festival bring traditionally marginalized communities stories to the forefront
Thursday marks the start of what the federal government officially refers to as Hispanic Heritage Month. In this week's episode, we talk about that name and the bigger discussion around identity, as well as provide plenty of recommendations on how to...
The popularity of esports has grown steadily over the last decade, and this year they're officially coming to Milwaukee Public Schools. We talked with several people involved to learn about the benefits students have already seen and the impact it can...
Ready for a pet but don't have time to train a puppy or kitten? This week on Uniquely Milwaukee we discuss another option -- the special reward of adopting or fostering a senior animal.
In this “Uniquely Milwaukee” episode, we follow Nate Imig in pursuit of his summer goal to spend more time outdoors in Milwaukee County Parks and learn what they offer amid a shrinking budget. Then you’ll hear my conversation with Milwaukee County...
Building on the foundation 'Milwaukee's other mayor' created for Harambee
A Syrian refugee mother tells her story
On this bonus episode of "Be Seen," hosts Nate Imig and Michail Takach address the often repeated rumor that the Mafia was involved in financing Wisconsin's earliest gay bars. In an exclusive interview with historian Gavin Schmitt, author of...
Salam Fatayer introduces you us to two different Milwaukee teams -- one made up of engineers and another of artists -- who represented Milwaukee in Red Bull's Flugtag in July.
On this week's Uniquely Milwaukee episode, we meet the creative duo behind the streetwear brand "Unfinished Legacy." The brand started in Milwaukee and has exploded in popularity, showing up in Vogue and sparking a partnership with Levi's. Then, we...
Specters, scents and inspiration: an interview with Willem Dafoe
At an event set up by Next18, we sat down with veterans in a unique setting to talk about how — and if — they take care of their mental health.
We hear from two leaders of vital organizations in Wisconsin’s response: Sue Dietz, the original co-founder of AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin, and Mark Behar, the co-founder of Milwaukee’s first LGBTQ clinic, BESTD. We also hear how today’s front...
This is It co-owner George Schneider talks about creating an intentionally inclusive community at Wisconsin's longest running LGBTQ bar. Then, Michail speaks about his interviews with the late original owner, June Brehm.
WTMJ News Documentary:...
Walker’s Pint owner Betsy Boenning speaks to Milwaukee having one of only 21 women’s bars left in the country. Milwaukee natives Maryann “Flash” Gorski and Diane “Legs” Gregory recount two generations of Milwaukee’s lesbian and bisexual nightlife scene.
Wisconsin drag legends BJ Daniels and Tempest Heat share firsthand experiences entertaining in the 1980s to the present, particularly how the community came together through drag benefits during the AIDS crisis.
Bob Schmidt, owner of the M&M Club, speaks about opening the now closed bar when it was illegal to be gay and being among the few establishments to have open windows. Michail explains a pair or trailblazing Wisconsin laws that gave LGBTQ people...
Eight years before Stonewall, Milwaukee had its own LGBTQ uprising at the Black Nite bar. Featuring audio from the from the Archives Department, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, this episode shares the story of Josie Carter, a gender...
Amber Jackson and her father Kevin Jackson have taken the world by storm as Koala Cosplay and The Cosplay Dad by not only expressing their love for their fandom but also creating space for black creators and cosplayers.
As we present these stories of pregnancy, we want to acknowledge the national conversation happening around the U.S. Supreme Court and the potential for Roe v. Wade to be overturned. Motherhood is not a monolith. This week, we are sharing more stories...
Experience the real stories of people who have given birth during the pandemic with a monologue series titled Pandemic Pregnancies and Popsicles!
With incidents ranging from catcalling, unwanted touching to escalated stalking and rape, Milwaukee DJ Fortune speaks up for sexual assault survivors. For educational resources around sexual assault, refer to RadioMilwaukee.org/saam.
As we look ahead to the 2022 Milwaukee Film Festival, finally back again in person this year, we were wondering how this sorely missed Milwaukee tradition got started.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. On this episode, we hear from a various Wisconsinites who do not drink alcohol and how they are living a "normal" life without it, even in a state obsessed with drinking culture.
Empathy comes in many forms and can be seen everywhere. Learn how Milwaukee is creating empathy in its built environment, particularly for those re-entering the city after incarceration.
Bodegas: these stores are common in places like NYC, Philadelphia, and even Chicago. But in a place like Milwaukee that's often dubbed as "Smallwaukee", do bodegas exist in our city? We went on a quest to find out and visited five contenders around...
Spend your next game night at Deaf trivia
Afro-Latino: a multidimensional identity
What International Women's Day means to Yasmine Mohamed Ahmed
Milwaukee rallies behind International Women's Day 2022
"Mala", one women’s journey taking care of her aging mother
Culture conversations over pho
Radio Milwaukee is turning 15 this year! One of the ways we’re celebrating this milestone is by recognizing three of the original on-air voices who helped launch the station. On this segment, weekend DJ Element takes us back to 2007 and recalls...
Radio Milwaukee is turning 15 this year! One of the ways we're celebrating this milestone is by recognizing three of the original on-air voices who helped launch the station. In this segment, we hear from weekend host, Kat.
Radio Milwaukee is turning 15 this year! One of the ways we're celebrating this milestone is by recognizing three of the original on-air voices who helped launch the station. In this segment, midday host Marcus Doucette looks back his career with...
Anti-Violence Film Festival
Love comes in all forms, and Dori Zori celebrates them all! On this Dori Zori Love Story, DZ chats with Brandy Boyd about her love, Gus, a dog she raised as a puppy.
Love comes in all forms, and Dori Zori celebrates them all! On this Dori Zori Love Story, DZ chats with 88Nine super volunteer and supporter, Christine Mendelsohn, about meeting her partner of 24 years.
Kavon Cortez-Jones is a Milwaukee-based writer and poet, as he is the pilot in our new Storyteller in Residence program. As a lifelong Milwaukee resident, his timeless work touches on the beauty and complexity or urban life in Milwaukee. His...
88Nine's first ever Storyteller in Residence, Kavon Cortez-Jones, performs his poem "Drown Me."
88Nine's first ever Storyteller in Residence, Kavon Cortez-Jones, performs his poem "Whiskey."
88Nine's first ever Storyteller in Residence, Kavon Cortez-Jones, performs his poem "Lake Michigan."
88.9's first ever Storyteller in Residence delivers his poem "Fried Baloney-N-Kool-Aid."
Blackistory, a game-based app that aims to teach Black history
Kaylee Crossfire
Remembering George Marshall Clark Part 2
Remembering George Marshall Clark Part 1
The Laramie Project
Polar Bear Plunge
In addition to the music categories in our annual award show, the Radio MIlwaukee Music Awards also recognize the work of individuals who are working to elevate the Milwaukee creative community in three special award categories: Humanitarian of the...
In addition to the music categories in our annual award show, the Radio MIlwaukee Music Awards also recognize the work of individuals who are working to elevate the Milwaukee creative community in three special award categories: Humanitarian of the...
Being a woman with Lily Grant
Let's talk about consent with Element Everest-Blanks
Conversation with Sara Benesh
The History of Milwaukee Posters
How Milwaukee looked like 30 years ago, according to John Gurda
Here's all you need to know about COVID vaccines, according to the CEO of Hayat Pharmacy
Here's why Justin Barney and Element Everest-Blanks got vaccinated.
Here's why Nate Imig and Anthony Foster got vaccinated.
Here's why Dori Zori and Marcus Doucette got vaccinated.
Meet Lindsey Yeager
Meet Anna Siemsen
Meet Helena Baka
La Revo makes space for BIPOC writers
Milwaukee's Talking Book and Braille Library keeps making books accessible
BattleBox, Milwaukee's nerd safe haven
Ellas Café plans to become a safe space for LGBTQ+ and Latinx folks
Culture is the mission behind this upcoming wellness center
How to Actually Graduate in a Virtual World, a short play by First Stage
Celebrating Historical Heritage Month
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
Here's how you can make a Milwaukee song
Love, Milwaukee intends to showcase a six-pack that represents Milwaukee
As MKE Urban Stables prepares for its grand opening this fall, volunteers are hard at work getting the therapy horses ready for interaction with the public. Two of those volunteers, who also happen to be veterans, invited 88Nine to the stables for an...
How to Spend a Perfect Milwaukee Fall Day
How Jabril Yousef explores selfhood with new Milwaukee EP
Embody Yoga puts people of color at the forefront
Heal the Hood - Milwaukee's Acting Police Chief, Jeffrey Norman
A new Milwaukee public art campaign is elevating work from LGBTQ+ artists, hoisting powerful images skyward in celebration of diversity, on a dozen billboards around the county.
Heal the Hood - Leaders Igniting Transformation
Radio Milwaukee was on site at the Heal the Hood Block party in July and spoke with dozens of attendees, organizers and community groups where were there. In this segment, we hear from 414 Life Director Derrick Rogers about how his organization is...
Heal the Hood 9th semi-annual block party was held last weekend at 9th and Ring in Milwaukee. Radio Milwaukee asked organizers what kind of healing is needed most right now.
Two years ago, activist Quanita 'Tay' Jackson was killed in Milwaukee's Moody Park by a stray bullet. Now, artists are working to transform a three basketball courts in the park to help the community gather there once again, in peace.
If you're responsible for keeping kids entertained this summer, MilwaukeeWithKids.com has your back. 88Nine's Nate Imig chats with website founder Calie Herbst about maximizing your Milwaukee summer with kids.
In the last year, Barbara Cerda has helped countless children in Milwaukee gain access to age and culturally appropriate books. Under her alter-ego "Barby the Book Fairy," she has committed to stocking up Little Free Libraries on Milwaukee's South...
In our extended conversation with Jason Rae, President & CEO of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, we cover how it was founded and how it has grown to nearly 700 partner businesses and organizations in less than 10 years. We also discuss the...
For the second year in a row in MIlwaukee, activists from the LGBTQ+ community -- and their allies -- flooded the streets in Walker's Point for the March with Pride event on Sunday, June 13. Hear from lead organizer Montel Infiniti Ross and...
Montel Infiniti Ross and Angel Vega chat with Nate Imig about this year's Pride march for Black Lives Matter, and the additional event planned for this year at Juneau Park.
Soso Ye earned the Seal of Biliteracy from the Wisconsin Department of Instruction for mastery of both English and Karen. He was the first student in the school's history to receive the designation, in addition to graduating near the top of his class.
Bublr Bikes to add hundreds of electric bikes to fleet this summer
Milwaukee LGBT Community Center offers free virtual mental health support groups
Tippecanoe Herbs' owner Kyle Denton explains how garlic mustard became so dominant in Wisconsin, plus ways to combat and prepare hearty green.
Milwaukee's mental health treatment court could see an expansion
Samantha Collier of TeamTeal365 shares a clear definition of consent, especially as it pertains to college campuses.
The Daily Bird nests itself in Riverwest by a show of community
Hear the songs of Ella Fitzgerald sung by award winner Alexis Roston
88Nine Program Director Dori Zori speaks with TeamTeal365 founder Samantha Collier.
A newbie's guide to a biking in Milwaukee
Cristina Ossers captures life as it happens through art and technology
See Milwaukee through the lens of a Game Boy Camera
Trauma Therapist Simmone Stovall Kilgore on sexual assault, 'You are not alone'
Come take a stroll and enjoy the art of the 2021 Grilled Cheese Grant finalists
“At the End of the World, Turn Left” is a mystery book set in Riverwest examining Jewish-Russian identity
Mikey Cody Apollo is an artist, a spoken word poet and a sex positive bi-con
Illustrator Erin Bagatta on drawing for a new children's book "Stem Professionals Like Me!"
Blue Week supports mental health and Milwaukee businesses
Maddie Johnson creates jewelry that represents her spiritual journey and heritage
The Black Trans Celebration Week is just around the corner
Melissa Mursch-Rodriguez creates a zine that features queer and BIPOC art
Lexi Brunson of CopyWrite Mag is telling the cities urban stories you don't always get to hear
The Riverwest neighborhood sees a new mental health facility for you
What's up with that ship? A look at one of the Great Lake's largest ships
Riverwest FemFest kicks off its 'Portraits of Femme' series
Tia Richardson looks at art as a way to get people to work together
We close Black History Month with an African-American word quilt
Shalem Healing provides an integrative medical practice for Harambee
A new jazz cafe comes to the Harambee neighborhood
The "We Rise" series looks at how it takes a village to raise and sustain the arts
A Milwaukee tradition of classical guitar lives on
MKE students can now compete in the August Wilson Monologue Competition
One group of Milwaukee artists address youth of color’s mental health
Milwaukee rap legend Baby Drew discusses his long career and bluesy new album.
A $60 Million dollar renovation looks to keep Milwaukee home grown artists around
Phyllis Yvonne Stickney on bringing her life experiences to the stage
Last chance! Catch a new immersive play from Pink Umbrella theater
We Rise celebrates the past, present and future of Black artists in theater
Meet the director and playwright that's curating MKE Rep's Black History Month series
How the Art of Coping helps kids reclaim restorative practices from their cultures
Erica Turner wants people to see the nuances in conversations on race
Latino Arts Inc. is still serving art and community through the pandemic
How one Latina took a word of pain and uses it to support others
Here are service projects and events you can attend all month in honor of Dr. King Jr.
Florentine Opera goes digital and keeps performances entertaining
How a former hostel is turning into a housing cooperative
A candlelight vigil calls on people to not let go of injustice
The Marcus Center brings holiday cheer to hospital patients and staff this holiday season
Riverwest Food Pantry sees the pandemic’s impact through the numbers and stories
Alverno College's Girl’s Academy brings science kits to zoom lessons
LGBTQ youth from Courage MKE give kids in need toys and share the holiday spirit
Milwaukee's Kayla Lewis-Allen talks Black relationships with her TV shows
Come get an air fryer and some Funky Fresh rolls as well
Melody Villanueva, a mother, speaks on the effect of losing her son to gun violence
After Shantell Riley lost her son to gun violence she started hosting cafes on grief
The Way Out seeks solution to recidivism by reducing bias during hiring
The healing that can happen when a little space is made
Tariq Moody and Reggie Jackson on how to hold difficult conversations during the holidays
By Every Measure hosts Tariq Moody and Reggie Jackson talk about being colorblind
West Allis' Alphonso's has gone viral with some caveats
Greg Ryan fixes up snowblowers and lawnmowers and gives them away
A coat drive in honor a son and to help families this winter
Tonda Thompson is a carpenter with a mission to teach
Milwaukee's empathy booth lends an ear to really hear you
211 workers are frontline workers too answering thousands of calls
"Neither Wolf Nor Dog" asks audiences to listen; in local theaters this week only
Ultimate Farm Collaborative sees coffee in it's future (pt. 2)
A farm collaborative wants to re-start what Growing Power had (pt. 1)
Solomon's Quest provides Milwaukee kids with a bit of local history and fun
Three quick reminders for any stress this week
The Elecurator project, which began in January 2020, uses a variety of data sources, including online and social media, traditional polling methods and political advertisements, to determine what issues are on the minds of voters.
Milwaukee's Butterfly Collective takes up where others can't
Project Return's Board President Rodney Evans tells us his story with life post incarceration
Pastor Joesph Ellwanger of Project Return talks about what got him into social justice work
A Bookmobile on bike is bringing Black authors' works near you
Re-focusing Meditation
North Side Rising wants Milwaukeeans in green jobs
How the deindustrialization of Milwaukee still effects communities of color pt 1
MKE Black event encourages Milwaukeeans to register to vote
Milwaukee's Outwoken Tea aims to help heal the earth through green operations and small farms
Lotus Fankh talks about how her life was effected by the pandemic as both a musician and outside of her artistry.
88Nine's Nate Imig sits with new their new audio storyteller, Olivia Richardson on what she hopes to bring to the position as a lover of stories.
Social distancing can make connecting to the city largely difficult. Thanks to the pandemic there's not too many in-door public places we can gather in safely. Nicole Acosta and Megan McGee are marketing and direction, respectively, for Ex-Fabula....
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Voting action plans
Food is Free MKE
Celebrating Women's Equality Day
Health Commissioner, Jeanette Kowalik, breaks down anti-mask memes Part 5
Health Commissioner, Jeanette Kowalik, breaks down anti-mask memes Part 4
Health Commissioner, Jeanette Kowalik, breaks down anti-mask memes Part 3
Health Commissioner, Jeanette Kowalik, breaks down anti-mask memes Part 2
Health Commissioner, Jeanette Kowalik, breaks down anti-mask memes Part 1
Health commissioner, Jeanette Kowalik, gives a mask update
Milwaukee youth urge peers to become poll workers
Dasha Kelly's Performance
Janiya Williams' performance
Becca Wigley's Performance
"Give Them Their Flowers Now" Milwaukee mural honors local community members
Here's what camping sounds like
Get to Know: Public Allies
A Talk About Privilege
Know Your Price: understanding the alarming racial wealth gap
How the recognition of human dignity is rooted in racial equity
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Visit "The Milwaukee Project" on Google Arts & Culture at g.co/milwaukee.
Visit "The Milwaukee Project" on Google Arts & Culture at g.co/milwaukee.
Visit "The Milwaukee Project" on Google Arts & Culture at g.co/milwaukee.
Visit "The Milwaukee Project" on Google Arts & Culture at g.co/milwaukee.
Visit "The Milwaukee Project" on Google Arts & Culture at g.co/milwaukee.
Visit "The Milwaukee Project" on Google Arts & Culture at g.co/milwaukee.
Visit "The Milwaukee Project" on Google Arts & Culture at g.co/milwaukee.
Visit "The Milwaukee Project" on Google Arts & Culture at g.co/milwaukee.
Visit "The Milwaukee Project" on Google Arts & Culture at g.co/milwaukee.
Changing the conversation about disabilities
Kids Ask - Mask Edition
Conversation with DACA recipients
DACA recipients on identity
Barbara Cerda has dedicated the last year to ensuring Little Free Libraries in her neighborhood remained stocked with books for kids. Meet "Barby the Book Fairy," in this Community Story.
This is what Milwaukee sounds like while in quarantine
Wisconsin Youth & Student Power
Solidarity in Action
Muslim create BLM mural in solidarity
Male identifying, Black and queer, rap artist Adonis Timone has a complex identity. Learn how he is using his platform to organize and advocate for Black lives, plus how his identity intersects with the BLM movement.
Elle Halo is a LGBTQ activist in Milwaukee who works in violence and HIV prevention, as well as participates in a transgender support group called SHEBA, Sisters Helping Each other Battle Adversity. She shares how her identity intersects with the...
Reggie Jackson part 2
Reggie Jackson part 1
A historical crash-course on Bronzeville
Get to know Love on Black Woman
Get to know Wisconsin's ACLU chapter
Supplies for protesters
Dr. Robert Smith's perspective on the 13th amendment
88Nine's Salam Fatayer and Lucas Seidel spoke with County Executive, David Crowley, and Dr. RObert Smith on the importance of Juneteenth.
Get to know Black Leaders Organizing Communities Part 2
Get to know Black Leaders Organizing Communities
Milwaukee murals symbolize hope and unity
A collection of artists came together to transform a storage building, responding to an open call from the owner, into a memorial for George Floyd. Go to the corner of North Ave. and Holton St. in this community story - meet the building owner and...
Producer Chat: How to be a better ally in the Black Lives Matter movement
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Hundreds of Milwaukeeans gathered at 27th and Center St. Friday to protest the police killing of George Floyd, and unarmed black man from Minneapolis who died in custody. At least one of the officers has been charged with third degree murder and...
While Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is coming to a close, there are organizations and groups working in our city to continue to raise the visibility of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders all year long. One such group is ElevAsian.
Class of 2020: Elizabeth Bocksenbaum and Huda Saqib
Class of 2020: Claire Neville
Martha Cannon began home schooling her daughter, temporarily, in September 2019. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, her family was already well suited for home learning. In this story, she shares what she learned early in the adjustment.
Dave Zylstra is a parent of two daughters, ages 9 and 12, in Milwaukee. In this story, he shares what has been getting his family though the pandemic.
Families Together: Kobina Shaffa
Families Together: Tareq Zraik
Families Together: Amber Storm and Morgan Bischoff
High school seniors across the state are getting a little extra help on Facebook, as one local group is inviting the public to 'adopt a senior' during the pandemic. Learn more in this community story with 88Nine's Community Engagement Manager Maddy...
Why Milwaukee's communities of color are being hit hardest by COVID-19
COVID-19 may have increased the number of domestic violence cases
It started with phone call. And since, MPS Foundation has raised more than $60,000 to provide emergency relief to thousands of local families in need.
Update on Covid-19 with Milwaukee's Commissioner of Health
April is National Poetry Month, here at Radio Milwaukee we partnered with Red Oak Writing to feature Milwaukee poets reciting their work to celebrate the craft and honor those who are making a mark in our city. This is Annie Grizzle reciting Water Poem.
April is National Poetry Month, here at Radio Milwaukee we partnered with Red Oak Writing to feature Milwaukee poets reciting their work to celebrate the craft and honor those who are making a mark in our city. This is Generational Curses by Michaela...
April is National Poetry Month, here at Radio Milwaukee we partnered with Red Oak Writing to feature Milwaukee poets reciting their work to celebrate the craft and honor those who are making a mark in our city. This is Hair Grease by Lilo Allen
April is National Poetry Month, here at Radio Milwaukee we partnered with Red Oak Writing to feature Milwaukee poets reciting their work to celebrate the craft and honor those who are making a mark in our city. This is Cake and Lemonade for Neighbors...
April is National Poetry Month, here at Radio Milwaukee we partnered with Red Oak Writing to feature Milwaukee poets reciting their work to celebrate the craft and honor those who are making a mark in our city. This is Chicken Tiki Masala by Nicole...
Romance in the age of a pandemic
Ayuda Mutua MKE is a small and focused grassroots initiative on Milwaukee's South Side to connect neighbors to mutual aid during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meet the organizers in this Community Story.
Milwaukee photographer uses her outlet to share a moment of joy
Crisis always creates community. Learn about a local, grassroots initiative to provide healthy meal to front line hospital workers.
Get to know Radio Milwaukee's new leader, Kevin Sucher. He and Dori talk about his professional path that led him to 88Nine.
Aladdin provides community meals
Milwaukee arts nonprofit Arts@Large has launched a stream of new virtual events to fill the need for arts programming during the coronavirus pandemic.
Conversation with Deanna Singh
Milwaukee zookeeper Katie Coutant assures us the animals at Milwaukee County Zoo are still getting top notch care, despite the zoo being closed due to COVID-19.
Dr. Malika Siker is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and the Associate Dean for Student Inclusion and Diversity at Medical College of Wisconsin. Hear her thoughts on establishing and maintaining a growth mindset during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Malika Siker is an Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology and the Associate Dean for Student Inclusion and Diversity at Medical College of Wisconsin. Hear her recommendations on mental health and making better use of time.
A grocery store clerk in Waukesha says she is seeing community coming together at the store amid the COVID-19 pandemic. She shares her personal experience as an essential worker.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to know how you're doing. Learn how to record your voice and send it into our Community Stories team.
Conversation with Jeff Frank about the importance of local storytelling
"Gretel" an anthem for girl empowerment
It's time working moms get their recognition
Public Allies creating a representative milwaukee through art
Every day during Black History Month, we've been highlighting a different artist who helped shape the sound of Milwaukee music. And for this artist -- Berkeley Fudge -- we have proof of his influence on a current Milwaukee artist. Listen to our...
Throughout Black History month, we're honoring artists who shaped the sound of Milwaukee music. In this segment, we go back to the early 1990s to meet Kali Tribe, the first hip-hop group from Milwaukee to appear on BET. They stopped by Radio Milwaukee...
'In My Mind' StorySlams
MKE Black, app highlighting black owned businesses
Milwaukee OATS, local screen printing shop
Black Like Me, a dance exploration of a hate word
Milwaukee’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood is now home to The Retreat, a space that serves as “both a position and a place.” Located at 2215 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and owned and operated by Milwaukee change leaders, Dasha Kelly...
Black Lens presents shorts by black women for black women
Bougie Berries, Milwaukee black-owned dessert boutique
Changing the conversation about addiction
Chef Latinos Wisconsin, from recipes to representation
A new exhibit at Jewish Museum Milwaukee showcases an incredible find: a teenage girl's diary uncovered from the rubble at Auschwitz.
For the past few years, moms who are part of Safe & Sound, a non-profit organization that works with residents, law enforcement and community partners to create a safer neighborhood, have had weekly parent meetings to bring attention to issues that...
The annual model train show is back at the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory, or "The Domes," this year with a cinematic twist. Hear from the artist who made it come to life, plus a few attendees who made the trip from Central Wisconsin.
Milwaukee Area Technical College provides students with an alternative career path with its RevUp program. RevUp, which began in 2017, is a training program for highly skilled technicians to fill a variety of jobs in the automotive service industry....
Every month in Madison and Milwaukee, you're invited to network with Wisconsion LGBTQ business owerners. Learn about the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce's monthly Coffee Connection series.
In 2014, the presidential commission report named Wisconsin as best practice in regards to an election data-gathering program. The Wisconsin Government Accountability Board was also recommended as the best model to follow for performing a survey and...
Allied in the Fight: Jews, Blacks and the Struggle for Civil Rights, an exhibition presented by Jewish Museum Milwaukee, is back as a traveling exhibit for local organizations to use to foster discussions.
For three decades, Milwaukee has celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday with a celebratory event hosted at the Marcus Performing Arts Center. The free program is packed with performances from numerous cultural arts organizations but at the...
Within the Milwaukee area, one in three Milwaukee families who are renting spend over 50 percent of their total income on housing alone. According to data, residents living in Harambee, the median household income is roughly $20,000. The average price...
Ruben Flores grew up almost like every other kid in Milwaukee. He went to Riverside High School and became valedictorian. He loved playing the piano and was passionate about robotics. In 2009, during his senior year of High School, just like his...
About 10 years ago, Lynn Tachick started her own pottery business and like most people who open up shop, she didn’t realize her home pottery studio would turn into a space breast cancer survivors to share their stories.
In 1984, Robert Berry, a Milwaukee public school teacher, helped to start a tradition at his Roosevelt Middle School of the Arts. He added a student-run dinner theater to its annual productions where students would serve attendees a catered meal...
Where do people go in the daytime if they are homeless or in a housing crisis to work and improve on their situation?
The year 2015 was the year of self-publishing blogs. It was during that period of time anyone can make something or say something as long as they have the means to connect to the internet. That’s exactly what Julia Nusbaum did, she found an avenue...
Have you ever watched a good film and think to yourself, “I wonder how that was made? Who are the brains behind this project?” If you’re anything like myself, you might go on a tangent and start thinking about local filmmakers, how they might make it...
Black Arts MKE is a non-profit organization that collaborates with artists and art organizations here in Milwaukee. Executive Director, Barbara Wanzo said the main goal of the organization is to spread representation by providing a space for African...
The Milwaukee initiative to add colorful lights to the Hoan Bridge keeps moving forward. Thanks to a major gift from an anonymous donor via the Greater Milwaukee Foundation last month, the organization Light the Hoan is about halfway to its more than...
This past weekend, The Milwaukee Public Library hosted an event called “The story of Menominee with Richard Plass” to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Plass is a Menominee, Stockbridge/Munsee Indian from northern Wisconsin who was raised on...
Although the weather outcast was rainy, chilly and gloomy, it was balanced by the cozy atmosphere within the 10th annual hovercraft market, Milwaukee’s annual holiday shopping extravaganza. Located inside the Pritzlaff Building there were more than...
Afternoon host Ayisha Jaffer and Nate Imig traveled to the Schlitz Audubon Center to learn about its raptor program, featuring hawks, owls, eagles and falcons. Go behind the scenes.
Milwaukee's eviction crisis continues
If you only had three minutes to grab your personal items from your home before fleeing your country, what items would you grab? Would you grab documentation? Would you grab sentimental items like your grandfather's watch or a family photograph? Can...
Social roles and norms are the root substance of Vaughan Larsen’s work. Larsen is a Milwaukee based artist and photographer, primarily focusing on self-portraiture dealing with queer identities and relationships within society with their latest...
Victress Vibes, co-founded by Courtney Hellendrung and Alaina Landi, is a sustainable hand-printed clothing brand aimed to share the stories of women.
More than one million immigrants arrive in the United States each year and Milwaukee's diversity is because of the immigrants that live within our city. This year we partnered with Ex Fabula and No studios to bring Community Stories Live event called...
The COA Youth and Family Center, established in 1906, has been serving low-income families and children in Milwaukee for 113 years. The center is divided into three divisions; early childhood development, youth development and community development....
torically, Hmong people were once a stateless group living in the mountains of Laos and Thailand. In the mid 70s, The Hmong people were political refugees in the United States as a result of their involvement with the American military. Roughly more...
First Stage presented the production “On the Wings of the Mariposa” by Alvaro Saar Rios on Oct. 18. The play is an adaptation of the children's book “Ghost Wings” written by Barbara M. Joosse and follows 10-year-old Pilar who struggles with the...
Libraries are an integral part of a community. Beyond just storing thousands and thousands of books, Milwaukee Public Libraries, across 13 branches have programs that cater to everyone.
Helium books, co-founded by Jacob Carlson and Ian Buchanan, is a free library book delivery service here in Milwaukee. Just like the name Helium, their mission is to uplift readers through the power of reading.
Next time you're at the Milwaukee Art Museum, be sure to stroll through a temporary exhibition on view now through February. It's called Portrait of Milwaukee and features more than 100 black and white photos from 20th century Milwaukee. Learn how one...
Filipino cuisine probably can’t be defined under a singular term or even a few terms. A reason why is because it’s hard to pinpoint a sole description when the Philippines consist of roughly seven thousand islands. However, Meat on the Street, a...
It’s fair to say that at some point we all have been critical or at least aware of our body. One might look at themselves and think that their nose is crooked, their arms are too long or even have few extra rolls. We might even associate those...
It has been just over three years since the unrest in Milwaukee’s Sherman Park neighborhood. Talk to many residents in the neighborhood now, and they’ll point to how the community has rebounded. But it took time. Now a group of youth from the...
The topic of hijab, a headscarf worn by Muslim women, has always resulted in a variety of opinions. If we add wearing a hijab while competing in a sport, the focus becomes on the attire of the athlete rather than the skillset.At Salam High School,...
“111 Places” is a worldwide guide book series that originated from Cologne, Germany. You might think the number 111 is random but it isn’t accidental. In the city Cologne, the number 11 is considered a lucky number, there is even is a carnival...
Just in time for International Deaf Awareness Week, Milwaukee nonprofit Ex Fabula hosted a special event featuring seven Deaf storytellers. The Deaf story slam took place at the Mitchell Street Library in front of capacity crowd. A video version of...
If you looked up the definition of the term Botanica, your search results would show you that it's defined as a small store that sells herbal and traditional remedies. That definition doesn't come close to scratching the surface of what Botanica...
The Manfred Olsen Planetarium might be considered a hidden gem that’s tucked away within the UW-Milwaukee campus. The planetarium specializes in five major productions every year. This fall semester, they are kicking it with 'Creepy Cosmos', starting...
Pride is a sentiment that many identify with when wearing a pair of hoop earrings. For some time, big hoops were associated with cheapness. A person who wore them could be considered immodest and loose. However, there are acts that are reversing the...
Picture this, you walk into the front doors and immediately you’re greeted with the caramelized smell of coffee. The inside space is massive yet comfortable enough to entice you to spend time there. In the back, there’s an art studio for any creative...
In the nook of Milwaukee School of Engineering, the Grohmann Museum highlights Milwaukee engineers and their inventions with the exhibit, Magnificent Machines of Milwaukee. The exhibit follows the book "Magnificent Machines of Milwaukee and the...
When asked to describe Harvest Day, an open-air market and street festival hosted by Walnut Way, Antonio Butts, executive director of Walnut Way said it was similar to a homecoming for the city. That’s what Harvest Day is for most people, a time to...
“It’s a home away from home,” said Carolyn Weber, one of the hostel owners. That's how the Cream City Hostel can be described when walking through the front doors. The hostel is located in the Riverwest neighboorhood, marking it as the first hostel in...
Find out where in Milwaukee you can still see Haring's original piece.
Lara Spencer from Good Morning America recently made a comment about Prince George of Cambridge for taking ballet lessons that created an uproar of criticism both from the general public and the dance community. In response, the Milwaukee Ballet has...
Milwaukee Art Museum interns designed a city bus as part of the program ArtXpress, to address an issue that impacts the city of Milwaukee. This year, the bus mural dealt with immigration and deportation. On one side the wraparound mural, there are two...
For ten years, Jim Brozek strapped his camera to his side while he worked as a laborer on Jones Island. In between cleaning and painting steel ore boats, Brozek would snap numerous photographs capturing the haunting yet peaceful atmosphere when...
YCAT started when a number of Madison high school students gathered to discuss the possibilities of a school strike to demand climate justice in the state of Wisconsin. On March 15, they drew a crowd of roughly two thousand amplifying their voices and...
What started out as The Spot, an afterschool space for students, quickly turned in Milwaukee’s United Community Center, a multigenerational agency that carries a magnitude of programs. There’s a hidden gem at the center. Located at the lowest level,...
If cities are measured by the quality of their museums, Milwaukee can certainly compete. Of course there are the big ones -- The Milwaukee Public Museum and The Milwaukee Art Museum two of the most notable -- but we also have several smaller ones...
Brigid Kinsella-Alba met Ryan when they were five years old. At the time, little did she know that he would later become her husband and they would create a school together. It was love that brought them together. Love for each other and love for...
Murals are one way the public can access art. If we take a look at Milwaukee’s Black Cat Alley, we can see that it transformed the outdoors into an art gallery. In that alley, there’s one mural with a big yellow backdrop, framed with purple flowers...
When you hear about the program Teens Grow Greens, you might just assume that teens are just planting greenhouses and growing produce. Well, you’re not completely wrong since that is a component but the main element that’s being planted is themselves....
On July 19, Muslim women from all over the country came together for the third annual pageant, Miss Muslimah USA. The pageant was held in Dearborn Michigan and it aimed to break barriers and defeat stereotypes that surround Muslim women. This year,...
On July 9, members all over the Milwaukee area gathered to take a workshop on mosaics at the new Arts @ Large Community Center. Arts @ Large is an organization that provides immersive art experiences for students from K-12. The mosaic workshop was the...
Five years ago, a Facebook post from Repairers of the Breach, a homeless outreach resource center, made its way to Amber Parham's screen. It was a Facebook status that made Parham aware that there are individuals who lack clean water. That realization...
University of Wisconsin’s School of Architecture and Urban Planning partnered with Near West Side to host the first stop of the national tour: Evicted. The free exhibit will be held at the Mobile Design Box till Sept. 30th.
The Craft for a Greater Good Project is a collaboration between Home GR/OWN, The Milwaukee Art Museum Teen Internship program, The Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design and attendees from the Furniture Society. Their mission is to create benches that...
Earlier in June, Pridefest Milwaukee kicked off its celebration in Milwaukee with an impressive display of fireworks. But what most people don't know is that Milwaukee was the first LGBTQ pride event to feature fireworks in the county in 1995....
For the fifth straight year, United Ethnic Festivals are teaming up with Hunger Task Force to collect food at the gates of evert major lakefront festival this summer. Learn about the Fests Feed MKE partnership.
Juneteenth is one of Milwaukee's largest outdoor summer parties It draws a huge crowd every year for food, music and a historical celebration of culture. 88Nine's Salam Fatayer asked attendees what the day means to them.
Although Ramadan is over, the lessons one can learn from participating in this month shouldn’t be. In order to understand what one can gain from this month, what exactly is Ramadan? 88Nine's Salam Fatayer looks back on the Holy Month.
She has dedicated her career to the Milwaukee LGBT community, particularly trans women. Meet this year's PrideFest individual of the year, Elle Halo.
Speaking at the Pridefest opening ceremony -- surrounded by state and city leaders -- Sheboygan Lutheran High School valedictorian Nat Werth finally got to deliver a speech he earned. Listen to his complete acceptance speech after receiving the...
88Nine's Nate Imig spoke with WI Lt. Governor Mandela Barnes on the grounds at the 2019 MIlwaukee Pridefest.
Erick Torres-Gonzalez just graduated from Ronald Reagan High School and will be heading to Harvard University next year. Hear what he has to say about public education and his experience with Milwaukee Public Schools.
Samari Price, graduate of John Marshall High School was named "Senior of the Year" at ceremony at Washington High School last week. She plans to study criminal justice and business management at Marquette University with her sights set on law school.
He makes a mean spring roll, and now he is giving back to his community every week -- with math. Learn how a Milwaukee entrepreneur is combing his love for healthy cooking with a series of free tutoring sessions for neighborhood kids.
The Milwaukee Bucks put together an extraordinary inaugural season at Fiserv Forum. The team posted its best record in almost 40 years and made the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2001. The thrilling playoff run united communities...
There's no way to describe, to fully capture, the feeling of post traumatic stress disorder unless you have experienced it. And even if you live with it, explaining the experience in your own words can be immensely difficult. But a group of Milwaukee...
Follow two Milwaukee women who recently traveled to Dilley, TX to counsel women seeking asylum in the United States. Hear how their week of service impacted them emotionally.
Living with Parkinson's Disease doesn't necessarily mean leaving the workforce. Learn about a Milwaukee area support group sponsored by the Wisconsin Parkinson Association connecting working professionals.
Venice Williams, executive director of Alice's Garden, shares a few pro tips on how to make the most of Milwaukee's short gardening season. Listen to her interview, and check out our in-depth article here:...
Milwaukee author Jenna Kashou has a new book. She stopped by 88Nine to talk about "100 Things To Do in Milwaukee Before You Die, 2nd Edition."
In this two part story, 88Nine speaks with two Milwaukee women -- one attorney and one interpreter -- who recently traveled to Dilley, TX as part of the CARA Pro Bono Project. They counseled undocumented refugee women to prepare for their initial...
She survived two years of forced prostitution, starting at age 15. Since then, she has spent her life combating the epidemic of human trafficking across the country, sharing her own experience and helping others take action. Listen to our extended...
Nyesha Stone, the founder of Carvd N Stone Inc., is collecting books written by authors of color to donate to Milwaukee Public School students. Learn more about what inspired this book drive and how to donate in this community story.
Three cities, two counties, three rising artists -- 88Nine's video team followed Milwaukee artist Zed Kenzo as she closed out the "Midwest Music Exchange" at Company Brewing in Milwaukee. Hear how a unique international partnership showcased three...
The highest office in MPS is turning to students for input. Hear how the Superintendent Youth Advisory council is making positive change in MPS.
Mercado Magic is a space for the South Side's minority-owned businesses
This community engagement-based research project explores how art and discussion can support healthy lifestyles for young men of color who have a Spinal Cord Injury as a result of gun violence. The project gathered five individuals for weekly...
Last week, Cream City Conservation hosted its second annual Youth Green Jobs Summit at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum on Milwaukee’s North Side. The event hosts local youth from the inner city and several local environmental...
On March 30, True Skool hosted its third Youth Fighting 4 Justice Action Day. True Skool invites its youth, local activists, and students from neighboring organizations to learn about what it means to organize and be active in social justice.
Aaliyah Milledge's journey is a miracle. After a mysterious lung condition put her life in danger, a double lung transplant from an organ donor saved her life. Today, she breathes life into new lungs and shares her story to advocate for more organ...
March 20 is Disability Advocacy Day, a day where hundreds of people around Wisconsin make their way to Madison to meet with state representatives to advocate on behalf of people living with disabilities.
Bernard Henry leads a sort of double life. He's a teaching assistant for MPS during the day, mentoring students with special needs. But at night, he's hard at work building a sci-fi comic franchise. He doesn't call himself a hero, but his students...
Milwaukee Visionaries Project is an after-school program teaching Milwaukee-area middle schoolers and high schoolers the art of storytelling through filmmaking.
For the ninth year in a row, middle school and high school aged girls convened at City Hall for a day of leadership designed just for them. Hear from the Milwaukee alderwomen behind "Girls Day," plus some of the inspiring young women who attended.
88Nine's video producers Laura Dyan Kezman & Vianca Fuster talk about their recent experience at Women's Entrepreneurship Week, including their introduction to "Boss Ladies MKE." Listen to their conversation and watch the video:...
He lost his arms and legs to meningitis as a toddler, but that hasn't stopped him from getting married, having kids and working full time. And he's got another talent -- he's a heck of a dancer Hear how quadruple amputee Joe Reed teamed up with...
The Milwaukee Justice Center is teaming up with the Milwaukee Bar Association and Marquette University Law to get the wheels of justice turning in local communities - literally. Their mobile clinic takes volunteer attorneys and law students Milwaukee...
A first of its kind organization will soon open in Milwaukee offering support and shelter to homeless LGBTQ youth. Take a tour with Operations Director Marcus Wise, and learn how the nonprofit plans to transform the lives of Milwaukee kids.
Video producers Vianca Fuster and Laura Kezman discuss Browns Crew, a rising hip hop group in Milwaukee and the focus of this week's video Community Story. The musical duo fuses Latin American sounds with hip-hop drums and cadences to deliver stories...
It was buried for more than 50 years and contained perfectly preserved documents, newspapers, photos and books. Milwaukee V.A. Spokesperson Gary Kunich tells us how a 1963 time capsule was saved from the landfill.
Fawn Weaver is the CEO and Chief Historian of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. She was invited to Milwaukee's Stella Van Buren to share her research on the story of Nearest Green, also known as Uncle Nearest, America's first African-American master...
Max Zuleta is the owner of Art Below Zero, a company specializing in ice sculptures. He found his love for ice sculpting growing up in Venezuela, and followed his dream up north to Wisconsin where he opened moved his ice art studio.
Kathy's House is a non-profit organization providing a temporary home for adult patients traveling to Milwaukee for advanced medical care. Patients are referred to the house by their hospital and they have access to lodging and much more at Kathy's House.
Milwaukee native and prolific musical artist Harvey Scales passed away on Feb. 11, 2019. He had a decades-long career, won a grammy, co-wrote the first platinum selling song, and even had his work sampled by the Beastie Boys. Listen to excerpts from...
The grammy winning R&B artist -- and Milwaukee native -- Harvey Scales passed away on Feb. 11, 2019. Today, we revisit a conversation he had with 88Nine's Dori Zori back in 2015.
Black Lens expands it programming to a year-round format, beginning this February during Black History Month. Milwaukee Film's Dr. Donte McFadden talks about the month's offerings, including a special Valentine's Day short film program.
Papyrus & Charms is one of many Black-owned businesses showcasing its work at the Bronzeville Collective. Lean how one artist is paying homage to her heritage through unique, handmade jewelry.
This February 1 to February 8 is the inaugural Gun Violence Survivors Week, and survivors across the United States are sharing their stories in a trending movement called #momentsthatsurvive.
Get to know the teenage rockstars of Negative/Positive in this episode of Community Stories.
The 6th annual Guitar Festival at the United Community Center invites internationally-recognized guitarists to work with young Latino guitarists in Milwaukee, and other guitar students from around the Midwest.
Golda Meir School cut the ribbon on its new maker space back in November. Since then, middle school students have had access to cutting edge technology, including robotics, laser engraving and 3D printing. Learn how a crucial partnership with Eaton...
The Milwaukee VA Medical Center serves 24,000 veterans, a quarter of which, come to the VA for mental health crises.
“This is their medical home, most of them have been coming here a long time,” said Ben Thelen, a former EMT and combat medic in...
April Harris organized Milwaukee's first ever "Peace Through Pie" event, which celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of peace with pie, conversation, and charity.
Hedda Sharapan, producer and close personal friend of Fred Rogers, is heading to Milwaukee on Feb. 6 for a talk at the Jewish Community Center. Hear her thoughts on today's divisive political climate and how befriending the TV icon changed her life.
Hours Against Hate replaces hateful rhetoric by teaching tolerance
A vacant building was slated to become a massive liquor store at 21st and Hamptom. Hear how a Muslim owned and operated Milwaukee organization worked with city government to bring STEM education there instead.
After her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, Carla Echeveste was inspired to change the course of her life. She turned down an accounting job at her dream financial firm, and went back to school to study medicine. Today, she researches and...
Free AIRA service for the blind and low vision was made accessible at Milwaukee's airport a couple months ago. Now, the free service is expanding to include a number of Milwaukee County buildings.
The Benedict Center's SIsters Program conducts in-the-street outreach, case management and skill building for women who are in the sex-based trade. Their winter initiative, the warming room, is an overnight shelter where women who are on the streets...
When art programs began getting slashed across schools in Milwaukee, two hometown brothers decided to found a program for the many inner-city youth who were losing access to arts education. In 2012, Darren and Vedale Hill founded Jazale’s Art Studio.
For the last four years, a group of multitalented group of black Milwaukee artists have presented the musical 'Black Nativity' at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts. Director Malkia Stampley talks about how she adapted her production for a...
The Milwaukee Youth Arts Center (MYAC) is home to two legendary arts education programs - First Stage Children’s Theater and Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO). MYAC was built in 2002 so these two organizations could have access to professional...
In this piece, we walk through the doors of Bloom Center for Art and Integrated Therapy in Bay View. Bloom teaches healing through art therapy.
The Latino Strings program has been a pillar of music and Latino culture at the United Community Center since it was founded in 2002 by musician Dinorah Marquez. In this community story, we hear from two of Dinorah's former students who started...
This holiday season, we're tipping our hats to some of the great local organizations helping youth connect to the arts. In this story, we head to Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra and meet 17 year old jazz guitarist Kwasi Stampley, aka KStamp.
Grace Weber’s Music Lab has hosted locally and nationally-known music acts like WebsterX and Jamila Woods for an immersive music education experience. Once a month, high school students from the Greater Milwaukee area are invited to Radio Milwaukee’s...
A partnership between Kohl’s Cares and the Milwaukee Art Museum is bringing families into the art museum five Sundays a year for interactive and educational art activities.
Since 2012, a Milwaukee nonprofit has been helping students on the autism spectrum develop social and language skills, using a unique blend of art and technology. Listen how Islands of Brilliance co-founders Margaret and Mark Fairbanks launched the...
Natalie Doherty is one of 10 Milwaukee artists selected by the Salvation Army to redecorate their red donation kettles for the winter holidays.
Liv Partenfelder is a sophomore at Pathways High School - a new school near downtown Milwaukee. During her freshman year, Liv took an entrepreneurship class where she started a non-profit charitable business.
Two years before her tragic shooting death, Milwaukee teenager Sandra Parks, 13, penned an award winning anti-violence essay. Listen local poet Dasha Kelly to read her piece -- Our Truth -- with a recording of Parks woven in.
Green Card Voices is telling immigrant stories the right way – with authenticity and allowing people to be in control of their stories. The organization visited Pulaski High School last week to document the stories of 15 immigrant students. The...
Milwaukee is getting a new creative hub called the Saint Kate Arts Hotel. The hotel will serve as a place for people to spend the night in the city while also being exposed to Milwaukee's diverse art scene.
Thousands of children in Milwaukee are living below the poverty line, which means many will go without a proper coat this winter. But two Milwaukee organizations -- Operation Warm and Milwaukee Fire Department -- have teamed up to meet the need for...
COA, an after school education organization, was recently awarded with a grant from Kohls to bring STEM education to students from low-income backgrounds.
Video Producer Vianca Fuster chats with Nate Imig about her video story exploring the growing sneaker culture among Milwaukee women.
Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/_HsXFOFt2Ys
Marquette University Law School Professor Andrea Schneider reacts to the deadly shooting at Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA that claimed 11 lives on Oct. 27. As former board chair of the Milwaukee Jewish Federation and an active member of the...
BLOC, or Black Leaders Organizing for Communities, was a response to local and nationwide criticism of low voter turnouts in African-American communities. Executive Director Angela Lang breaks down BLOC's educational canvassing program and their free...
Last week, Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church hosted dozens of Sherman Park residents for a Building Bridges listening circle. Community members, young and older, were invited to meet their local law enforcement officers and to share any hopes or concerns...
Sky High skate shop celebrates 30 years of cultivating Milwaukee's skateboard scene. Meet the man behind the Bay View shop - Aaron Polaski.
Black Girl Training is about identity and bringing filmmakers of color together in Milwaukee
NCSL, or Neighborhood Children's Sports League, is making organized football easily accessible and affordable for inner-city children in Milwaukee.
There’s something special about Kavon Cortez Jones. The 22-year-old spoken word artist speaks softly, but eloquently, making every word count. He’s a lifelong Milwaukeean, a graduate of Riverside High School, and has spent his adult life pursuing his...
“Little convicts.” That was the phrase recently used by a conservative blogger to describe students at Vincent High School. Hear how the Milwaukee Youth Council is responding.
Ever wondered what's inside? What exactly is a "recreation area?" How did it get the name "Bong?" 88Nine's Nate Imig went to Kansasville to find out.
On July 31, public housing across the nation went smoke free. The federal Housing and Urban Development issued a new rule banning tobacco use in and near public housing complexes, and Milwaukee is starting to witness its success. Meet Dorise, an older...
MS Run the US is a 3,100-mile long relay race from Los Angeles, California to New York. The run was started in Brookfield, Wisconsin in 2009 to raise awareness and research funds for Multiple Sclerosis. The organization also raises money to assist...
The City of Milwaukee recently partnered with America Works WI to provide suits -- at no cost -- to men looking for work. Hear from a homeless man who is working to turn his life around.
Invisible Lines creators Laura Kezman, Vianca Fuster and Nate Imig discuss the next chapter for 88Nine's first feature-length documentary, debuting Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018 at 3:30 p.m.
Trailer: InvisibleLinesMKE.com Tickets: mkefilm.org.
Arts @ Large partnered with the sweet folks at Burke Candy in Riverwest to design a Milwaukee-themed chocolate box. Summer interns for the non-profit arts organization collaborated with a local Milwaukee artist to design the art for the box of candy,...
Rosa Yeh is a New York-turned-Milwaukeean who has depended on public transportation her entire life. She came to Milwaukee to attend Marquette University, and when she graduated, the job market was rough. Though it took a lot of work and patience, Yeh...
How often do you think about how your shopping and dining habits may have an impact on our planet? We’re being asked to consider it more as cities like Chicago have implemented plastic bag taxes to reduce use of plastic, but it’s also understandable...
Every year for the last five years, Milwaukee Renaissance Theaterworks hosts the Br!NK Festival as a way to uplift the voices and stories of women playwrights in Milwaukee and around the Midwest. This year a young woman named Nabra Nelson was one of...
The rare art of a handwritten letter, dare I say, in cursive, has become nearly extinct. Penpals, however, have managed to survive natural selection and make a comeback for the greater good. Listen in on a volunteer group of Milwaukee penpals, forming...
UW-Milwaukee's Enquest engineering camp was created eight years ago to give high school girls exposure to an education and career in engineering. This summer, the girls created solar panel USB phone charging stations to send to a village in Guatemala....
“It’s really a beautiful experience… to be surrounded by young minds in a beautiful garden, it’s a great experience,” said Jeff Brown, as we were surrounded by the same garden he mentioned. I met Brown at Alice’s Garden on a Thursday evening for...
The bright neon lights of rollercoaster rides and carnival games light up I-94 every August – but have you ever wondered who it is that helps make the Wisconsin State Fair glow? Meet Shari Black, the woman filling your stomach with fried foods and...
Kyle Denton is an herbalist. His expertise revolves around all that grows from the ground: plants, flowers, fruits and more. He also owns Tippecanoe Herbs & Apothecary, a Walker’s Point boutique-style store selling herbal medicines, trinkets,...
Christine Conley, whose grandparents are from Italy, has been a festivalgoer and volunteer from just about the beginning. She currently manages the Italian Heritage Photo Exhibit, which has a lifespan as long as the festival. It’s made up of religious...
Les Paul Foundation's Sue Baker talks about Paul's innovative work designing one of the most well known recording studios in the world, Capitol Records in Los Angeles.
Les Paul would have celebrated his 103rd birthday this year, and all these years later, the Wisconsin native's influence is still heard in virtually every genre of recorded music. Listen to my conversation with Sue Baker, program manager for the Les...
Habitat Hotels give shelter to fish in Milwaukee's harbor
A free program is helping Milwaukee Public High School students realize their theater dreams at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.
St. Ann’s Center is a Milwaukee-based organization founded by Sister Edna Lonergan. They provide intergenerational care services to north and south side communities in the city. After traveling to international conferences, Sister Edna came...
Creating successful immigration policies is a hot topic conversation in mainstream media, especially given the separations happening at the Mexico-United States border. While getting our politicians to agree on immigration policy has proven to be a...
Last week, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DFC) launched a new campaign to address youth human trafficking in Wisconsin. New bus advertisements and posters reading “WI, We Need to Talk” are hitting Milwaukee bus stops and businesses...
Children and seniors had the chance to work together on an art project this summer at Shorehaven senior community in Oconomowoc. They formed clay butterflies -- and new friendships -- all while bringing joy to each other's days. Listen.
Back in January, Amy Bluhme opened the doors to The Womb Room, a birthing community center where south side Milwaukee meets West Allis. The Womb Room was originally supposed to be a space for weekly prenatal yoga, but when Amy Bluhme laid her eyes on...
It's kind of a Milwaukee thing - riding a tavern shuttle to the Summerfest grounds or to a sporting event. Do other cities offer shuttles like we do? What's it like to be a driver? We asked someone who does it every day.
Artists Working in Education (A.W.E) is a nonprofit organization providing free art services for the Milwaukee Community. This summer they celebrate their 20th year of their mobile truck art studios. Teachers and interns drive to different Milwaukee...
Steve Radtke has always been a maker. When he thinks about his first memories, he sees himself in the basement of his childhood home with his dad building random things. Radtke grew up during a sci-fi film renaissance. He grew up around the characters...
Over 1,300 dentists, students and volunteers came together Friday and Saturday to provide free dental care through Mission of Mercy (MoM). MoM is a nationwide event that started in Virginia in 2000, and came to Wisconsin for the first time in 2009....
This weekend, UW-Milwaukee and the Milwaukee VA Medical Center will host an all-day summit focused on black veterans and mental health. In this story, a veteran who dealt with anxiety and depression shares his personal story.
MPS students will be heading to college with a total of $86.2 million in scholarships, the highest-ever for the district.
Virtual reality (VR) is an emerging technology ready to take over. It’s being used in the healthcare field to teach future surgeons and doctors how to conduct medical procedures. Some professional athletes and teams utilize VR to practice plays in...
Shawn Dekay and Flow Johnson are both owners of creative spaces in Milwaukee. Dekay owns Dream Lab, a café and studio located on 5th and National and Johnson owns After Gallery in Riverwest. Together, the duo gathered volunteers in Milwaukee to...
Cancer survivor Dan Knuf shares his personal story of beating the disease with life-saving treatment, developed from research conducted at MCW & Froedtert.
The United Community Center’s boxing program is the stomping grounds gym to a number professionally competitive boxers – thanks to Coach Israel “Shorty” Acosta.
Milwaukee Parkside's Agriculture Program
Just in time for Pride Month: Meet high school junior Nikko Nelson who was voted prom queen by her fellow students in Mequon, WI. Now, she is accepting another award from Pridefest Milwaukee.
Milwaukee native's legacy lives on through scholarship for journalists
Cheryl Sterrenburg loves reptiles. She remembers picking up a garter snake as a young girl for the first time in the suburbs of Chicago: “The other girls called me a tomboy,” she said with a laugh. “I took it as a compliment.”
About five years ago,...
Alicia Carr recognizes the rarity of her demographic in her chosen field.
At age 51, the Atlanta-native was drawn to technology and decided that her next career path would be as a mobile developer.
As an African-American woman in her 50s she...
On Saturday, May 12 the Hispanic Professionals of Greater Milwaukee (HPGM) will host their annual HPGM Five Star Gala to raise money for resources Latino students in Milwaukee can greatly benefit from.
Opera instructor Nathan Wesselowski teaches 6th grade students at Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts how to produce their own opera based on their curriculum.
88Nine's Nate Imig speaks with Holocaust survivor Estelle Laughlin prior to her appearance at Alverno College's annual day of remembrance. This radio piece features select parts of his extended interview, which can be heard here:...
It is becoming increasingly rare to hear firsthand from someone who experienced the horrors of the Holocaust. Listen to Estelle Glaser Laughlin, 2018's featured speaker at Alverno College's Holocaust Remembrance Service.
Listen: For the second year in a row, a collective of Wisconsin musicians will release an album on Record Store Day, benefiting a statewide charity. Milwaukee artist Zach Petrini is featured on the album and talks about Wisconsin Vinyl Collective Vol. 2.
Milwaukee's favorite artist collective, New Age Narcissism (NAN), is applying their range of dynamic talent into where they believe it matters most: Milwaukee public school students. Listen below to hear about the Year of the Arts Festival where...
For the second year in a row, Alverno College recently hosted its "Voices of Refugees Day." Listen to the podcast to hear a student, originally from Burma, interact with an American student from Pewaukee High School.
Milwaukee music fans, rejoice! The fourth annual Arte Para Todos is almost here. The four-day music festival runs Apr. 26-29 and will feature dozens of Milwaukee artists. Organizers Josh Evert and Quinn Cory talk about how the festival directly funds...
If you spent any time slacking at work and watching Youtube, you've probably seen his videos. Comedian Charlie Berens is the man starring in the "Manitowoc Minute," a viral weekly video segment he writes and produces. In this podcast, he talks about...
UWM Super Senior Dakota Crowell and Urban Studies graduate student Renee Scampini discuss the formation of the campus' first-ever Food Center and Pantry.
Listen to Rick Abramson, the inventor of Secret Stadium Sauce, talk about his creation.
The annual MARN mentor program links professional artists up with emerging ones.
Daijahnay Canady is Wisconsin’s Youth of the Year. She’s making change and challenging those misconceptions.
Listen to Ebony Hayes talk about how “Sista Circle” and local female leaders of color are inspiring young Milwaukee girls.
Lex Allen wants LGBTQ youth to know: “you are beautiful, loved, worthy…just the as you are.” These are the words he wished he had heard growing up. Young people from the LGBTQ community—and anyone driving around the city—will soon see that message on...
Lex Allen wants LGBTQ youth to know: “you are beautiful, loved, worthy…just as you are.” These are the words he wished he had heard growing up. Young people from the LGBTQ community—and anyone driving around the city—will soon see that message on area...
Students walk out for Parkland Shorewood High School students leave class for 17 minutes of solidarity with Parkland and in protest for gun reform during the national school walkout in Milwaukee.
It was more than a simple day at the movies for nearly 200 Milwaukee Public Schools students. For these young men of color, it was a day designed just for them, with real educational purpose.
According to Catalyst, women make up less than 28 percent of the employees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Women of color come in even lower at less than 10 percent of STEM employees. But, an after school program called...
While stories of car theft and gun violence dominate the daily news, they might not truly reflect the reality in some Milwaukee neighborhoods. That’s the case in Amani.
The page’s description reads that its purpose “is not about living in the past, it’s an appreciation for the people, lives & architecture from Milwaukee’s past.” Click below to hear our interview with the creator of this Milwaukee history group.
February is Black History Month and I couldn’t let the month end without sharing a story about Milwaukee’s black history. Although to be fair, I celebrate black and Latino history every day. Milwaukee COA Youth & Family Center organized a Friday...
Graffiti isn’t always a nuisance. It can tell a story, taking you to a specific moment in time, allowing you to share a moment with someone you’ve never met. And it’s everywhere…if you look hard enough. That’s exactly what OnMilwaukee’s Bobby Tanzilo...
Milwaukee’s chapter of the French Alliance will be celebrating their 100th anniversary in Milwaukee this year. Anne Leplae, the Executive Director of this branch, has worked for the organization for 20 years now. She’s truly an abundance of knowledge...
A vacant Milwaukee hospital building is seeing substantial redevelopment and will soon serve those in need.
Ready for Love is a performance piece designed to make you feel a different type of love on Valentine’s Day.
A return visit to Milwaukee’s Hydroponics STEM Program
August 7, 202521min 9sec
We’re taking a break this week, but that doesn’t mean the stories stop. In fact, it turned out to be the perfect time to revisit and update our episode from last July about Milwaukee’s Hydroponics STEM Program, which teaches Milwaukee high schoolers STEM and urban farming. That means they use technology, not soil, to grow their own food, eat healthier and even become entrepreneurs.
The program makes a positive impact on youth in food insecure areas while also teaching them the historical influence of Black people in agriculture. It’s going on right now with a new cohort of students in its new location at 1109 W. Mitchell St. They also have an apprenticeship program that high school freshmen, sophomore and juniors can apply for on their website.
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Mitchelle Lyle grew up in Milwaukee’s Amani neighborhood, a community with limited access to fresh produce and grocery stores — not that she would’ve known that as a child. Lyle was surrounded by gardens and fresh produce, often enjoying tomatoes with salt and vinegar as a snack. This early exposure to gardening and self-sustainability would later inspire her mission to give back to her community.
Lyle’s professional journey led her through engineering and manufacturing, driven by a passion for science and mathematics. Upon returning to Milwaukee in 2018, she was disheartened to see her childhood neighborhood in decline. This spurred her into action.
"I felt a sense of responsibility to do something,” she recalled. “If you have achieved success, then what is your responsibility to the rest of the community that you came from?"
Determined to make a difference, Lyle brainstormed the issues facing her community, identifying food and health disparities as critical areas. She then launched the Hydroponics STEM Program, a five-week summer initiative designed to educate students about the history of agriculture through the lens of Black history, and teach them practical skills in hydroponics and STEM.
In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we sit down with Lyle, the director of Milwaukee's Hydroponics STEM Program, to explore her personal journey and her deep connection to the Amani neighborhood. We also throw ourselves into the program itself by playing with water balloons! OK, it’s actually a lesson about fluid dynamics, but it does highlight the initiative’s fun, hands-on approach to learning.
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Episode host: Kim Shine
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