Uniquely Milwaukee

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 ignited something in Parham and developed into Hydrate the Homeless MKE, a supply of water bottles to the homeless and people living in poverty.

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 will be installed at Victory Over Violence Park in hopes to represent the lives lost and inspire generations to come. Salam Fatayer reports on the importance of this upcoming project.

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. 88Nine's Salam Fatayer goes behind the scenes and meets the women carrying on her father's tradition at Pridefest 25 years later.

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 Pridefest Valor Award.

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 from all over the city and inspired a new generation of fans. One of

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 veterans are tapping into their creativity and confronting their PTSD -- using theater. L

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: https://radiomilwaukee.org/story/community-stories/what-works-and-what-doesnt-in-milwaukees-short-gardening-season/

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 "credible fear" interviews with immigration officials.

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 interview.

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 rising artists making a splash in their own cities...and beyond! Be sure to watch our video here:https://youtu.be/koIfswKatc0

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 programming consisting of open discussions and physical and arts activities.

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 organizations for a green job fair.

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 donors of color for National Donate Life Month.

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 just might. Listen to our audio story below as we go behind the scenes.

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: https://youtu.be/bRWJR9uWH-s

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 Milwaukee musician Ben Wagner for a recent music video...and how it went viral.

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 neighborhoods to provide free legal assistance to community members in need.

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 of immigration and life as Latinos from the South Side of Milwaukee.Watch the video on 88Nine's Youtube: https://youtu.be/XezAQJon7hc

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 distiller.

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 his conversation with 88Nine's Dori Zori in 2015.

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 Corporation made it possible.