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Uniquely Milwaukee

Uniquely Milwaukee

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How Milwaukee looked like 30 years ago, according to John Gurda

How Milwaukee looked like 30 years ago, according to John Gurda

Nov 23, 20212 min

Here's all you need to know about COVID vaccines, according to the CEO of Hayat Pharmacy

Here's all you need to know about COVID vaccines, according to the CEO of Hayat Pharmacy

Nov 3, 202111 min

Here's why Justin Barney and Element Everest-Blanks got vaccinated.

Here's why Justin Barney and Element Everest-Blanks got vaccinated.

Nov 2, 20216 min

Here's why Nate Imig and Anthony Foster got vaccinated.

Here's why Nate Imig and Anthony Foster got vaccinated.

Nov 2, 20213 min

Here's why Dori Zori and Marcus Doucette got vaccinated.

Here's why Dori Zori and Marcus Doucette got vaccinated.

Nov 2, 20213 min

Meet Lindsey Yeager

Meet Lindsey Yeager

Oct 25, 20212 min

Meet Anna Siemsen

Meet Anna Siemsen

Oct 25, 20212 min

Meet Helena Baka

Meet Helena Baka

Oct 25, 20212 min

La Revo makes space for BIPOC writers

La Revo makes space for BIPOC writers

Oct 18, 20212 min

Milwaukee's Talking Book and Braille Library keeps making books accessible

Milwaukee's Talking Book and Braille Library keeps making books accessible

Oct 18, 20213 min

BattleBox, Milwaukee's nerd safe haven

BattleBox, Milwaukee's nerd safe haven

Sep 29, 20212 min

Ellas Café plans to become a safe space for LGBTQ+ and Latinx folks

Ellas Café plans to become a safe space for LGBTQ+ and Latinx folks

Sep 29, 20212 min

Culture is the mission behind this upcoming wellness center

Culture is the mission behind this upcoming wellness center

Sep 24, 202113 min

How to Actually Graduate in a Virtual World, a short play by First Stage

How to Actually Graduate in a Virtual World, a short play by First Stage

Sep 20, 20213 min

Celebrating Historical Heritage Month

Celebrating Historical Heritage Month

Sep 15, 20213 min

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum

Sep 13, 20212 min

Here's how you can make a Milwaukee song

Here's how you can make a Milwaukee song

Sep 10, 20213 min

Love, Milwaukee intends to showcase a six-pack that represents Milwaukee

Love, Milwaukee intends to showcase a six-pack that represents Milwaukee

Sep 8, 20212 min

New equine therapy programs already having an impact on local vets

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 inside look at their work. Both vets speak to the power of horsemanship and equine therapy and share how it has benefitted them.

Sep 3, 20213 min

How to Spend a Perfect Milwaukee Fall Day

How to Spend a Perfect Milwaukee Fall Day

Sep 3, 20212 min

How Jabril Yousef explores selfhood with new Milwaukee EP

How Jabril Yousef explores selfhood with new Milwaukee EP

Aug 31, 20213 min

Embody Yoga puts people of color at the forefront

Embody Yoga puts people of color at the forefront

Aug 23, 20213 min

Heal the Hood - Milwaukee's Acting Police Chief, Jeffrey Norman

Heal the Hood - Milwaukee's Acting Police Chief, Jeffrey Norman

Aug 16, 20212 min

'Queering the Cream City' brings LGBTQ+ art to 12 Milwaukee billboards

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.

Aug 12, 20212 min

Heal the Hood - Leaders Igniting Transformation

Heal the Hood - Leaders Igniting Transformation

Aug 10, 20212 min

How 414 Life works to prevent Milwaukee gun violence

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 actively working to prevent violence in Milwaukee.

Jul 29, 20212 min

What kind of healing is needed most right now? We asked Heal the Hood.

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.

Jul 22, 20213 min

Artists transform three Moody Park basketball courts into active mural

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.

Jul 22, 20213 min

How to maximize your summer with MilwaukeeWithKids.com

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.

Jul 6, 202110 min

Catching up with 'Barby the Book Fairy' and her mission to keep Little Free Libraries stocked

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 Side, growing from managing 5 to 27 stations in less than a year.

Jul 1, 20213 min

Beyond Pride Month, here's how you can support LGBTQ business all year

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 other half of the organization's work which helps business owners to launch and stay in business in Wisconsin. Rae also shares labor statistics about the work still needed to create an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ people.

Jun 28, 202113 min

LGBTQ+ organizers call for 'systemic change' at second annual March with Pride

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 co-organizer Elle Halo

Jun 16, 20213 min

Second annual 'March with Pride' set for June 13

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.

Jun 10, 20213 min

South Division refugee student receives prestigious language award, first in school's history

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.

Jun 3, 20213 min

Bublr Bikes to add hundreds of electric bikes to fleet this summer

Bublr Bikes to add hundreds of electric bikes to fleet this summer

May 11, 20212 min

Milwaukee LGBT Community Center offers free virtual mental health support groups

Milwaukee LGBT Community Center offers free virtual mental health support groups

May 6, 20212 min

Rethinking our relationship with 'invasive' garlic mustard

Tippecanoe Herbs' owner Kyle Denton explains how garlic mustard became so dominant in Wisconsin, plus ways to combat and prepare hearty green.

Apr 28, 20213 min

Milwaukee's mental health treatment court could see an expansion

Milwaukee's mental health treatment court could see an expansion

Apr 26, 20212 min

A clear definition of consent for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Samantha Collier of TeamTeal365 shares a clear definition of consent, especially as it pertains to college campuses.

Apr 23, 20214 min

The Daily Bird nests itself in Riverwest by a show of community

The Daily Bird nests itself in Riverwest by a show of community

Apr 21, 20212 min

Hear the songs of Ella Fitzgerald sung by award winner Alexis Roston

Hear the songs of Ella Fitzgerald sung by award winner Alexis Roston

Apr 20, 20213 min

'We believe you.' TeamTeal365 supports sexual assault survivors throughout the year

88Nine Program Director Dori Zori speaks with TeamTeal365 founder Samantha Collier.

Apr 15, 202116 min

A newbie's guide to a biking in Milwaukee

A newbie's guide to a biking in Milwaukee

Apr 15, 20213 min

Cristina Ossers captures life as it happens through art and technology

Cristina Ossers captures life as it happens through art and technology

Apr 14, 20213 min

See Milwaukee through the lens of a Game Boy Camera

See Milwaukee through the lens of a Game Boy Camera

Apr 12, 20213 min

Trauma Therapist Simmone Stovall Kilgore on sexual assault, 'You are not alone'

Trauma Therapist Simmone Stovall Kilgore on sexual assault, 'You are not alone'

Apr 8, 20213 min

Come take a stroll and enjoy the art of the 2021 Grilled Cheese Grant finalists

Come take a stroll and enjoy the art of the 2021 Grilled Cheese Grant finalists

Apr 6, 20213 min

“At the End of the World, Turn Left” is a mystery book set in Riverwest examining Jewish-Russian identity

“At the End of the World, Turn Left” is a mystery book set in Riverwest examining Jewish-Russian identity

Apr 5, 20212 min

Mikey Cody Apollo is an artist, a spoken word poet and a sex positive bi-con

Mikey Cody Apollo is an artist, a spoken word poet and a sex positive bi-con

Mar 31, 20213 min

Illustrator Erin Bagatta on drawing for a new children's book "Stem Professionals Like Me!"

Illustrator Erin Bagatta on drawing for a new children's book "Stem Professionals Like Me!"

Mar 30, 202111 min