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X-Men '97’s Genosha's storyline mirrors the Black experience
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X-Men ’97’s Genosha’s storyline mirrors the Black experience

The Disney + X-Men '97 series, a continuation of the beloved 1990s animated show, has generated significant buzz among fans for its nostalgic appeal and thought-provoking storylines. One of the most impactful events in the series is during episode five featuring the destruction of Genosha, a fictional island nation that served as a sanctuary for mutants. This tragic event draws striking parallels to real-world violence against Black communities, and the show's handling of the aftermath has the potential to resonate […]

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Vel Phillips statue going on Madison's Capitol grounds
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Vel Phillips statue going on Madison’s Capitol grounds 

Governor Tony Evers announced that the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board granted final approval for the installation of a sculpture to honor and memorialize the life and legacy of Wisconsin trailblazer Vel R. Phillips.  When unveiled in June 2024, the sculpture of Phillips, commissioned by artist Radcliffe Bailey, will be the first of a person of color to be honored on the Wisconsin State Capitol Grounds. The stature will be placed at the South Hamilton Street entrance of the […]

todayApril 16, 2024 2

Future & Metro Boomin bring 'We Trust You Tour' to Milwaukee
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Future & Metro Boomin bring ‘We Trust You Tour’ to Milwaukee

GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Future and GRAMMY®-nominated record producer Metro Boomin are scheduled to bring their 'We Trust You Tour' to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum on Friday, August 2, 2024. The tour, presented by Cash App and Visa, will showcase the duo's recent collaborations and significant influence on hip-hop. Future and Metro Boomin have played a key role in shaping the sound and direction of hip-hop since 2013. Their latest collaborations, "WE DON'T TRUST YOU" and "WE STILL DON'T TRUST YOU," have […]

todayApril 16, 2024

Faith Ringgold, quilt and visual artist, dies at 93
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Faith Ringgold, quilt and visual artist, dies at 93

Artist Faith Ringgold sits before her quilt "Tar Beach" in 1993. The artwork also inspired a children's book of the same name.Kathy Willens/AP Artist Faith Ringgold, well known for her story quilts depicting African American experiences, has died. She was 93. Her death was confirmed by her assistant Grace Matthews, who said Ringgold died at her home Saturday in Englewood, N.J. Ringgold also created paintings, sculptures, performance art and children's books. Her work focused on Black life, feminine life and the […]

todayApril 15, 2024

Nina Simone's "Four Women": A timeless anthem of Black women
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Nina Simone’s “Four Women”: A timeless anthem for Black women

In 1966, Nina Simone released "Four Women," a powerful song that gave voice to the experiences and struggles of Black women in America. The song profiles four distinct characters, each representing a different stereotype: Aunt Sarah, the maternal figure; Saffronia, the tragic mulatto; Sweet Thing, the sexualized object; and Peaches, the angry militant. Through these archetypes, Simone exposed how Black women have been dehumanized, exploited, and oppressed throughout history. More than half a century later, the impact of "Four Women" […]

todayApril 15, 2024

Comedian T.K. Kirkland on laughter, loss, and life lessons and T.K. Kirlands Milwaukee show
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Comedian T.K. Kirkland on laughter, loss, and life lessons

On April 21, the iconic stand-up comedian TK Kirkland will grace the stage at Milwaukee's Turner Hall Ballroom as part of his highly anticipated "Catch Me If You Can" tour. Known as Hip Hop's Comedy King, Kirkland has entertained audiences for over 25 years with his unique brand of raw, uncensored humor and insightful perspectives on relationships and adult life. In an exclusive interview with HYFIN before his upcoming show, Kirkland shared his excitement about performing in Milwaukee for the […]

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Duke ends scholarship for Black students after sCOTUS ruling
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Duke ends scholarship for Black students after SCOTUS ruling

Duke University has announced it will discontinue the Reginaldo Howard Memorial Scholarship Program, which provided full-ride scholarships to select Black students, in response to the Supreme Court's 2023 decision striking down race-based affirmative action in college admissions. The move reflects an emerging trend of universities ending race-based scholarship programs to align with the new legal landscape. Established in 1979, the Reginaldo Howard Scholarship covered full tuition, room and board for 15-20 Black students per year who demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, […]

todayApril 15, 2024

Remembering Rico Wade, the producer who shaped Atlanta's hip-hop culture
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Remembering Rico Wade, the producer who shaped Atlanta’s hip-hop culture

The hip-hop world is mourning the loss of Rico Wade, a pioneering producer and key member of the legendary Organized Noize production team. Wade, who passed away at the age of 52, leaves an immeasurable legacy as one of the architects of Atlanta's distinctive rap sound and a visionary who helped shape the course of the genre. The Birth of a Partnership: Rico Wade and OutKast Rico Wade's impact on hip-hop is perhaps best exemplified by his work with OutKast, […]

todayApril 14, 2024

A sign seeking job applicants is seen in the window of a restaurant in Miami, Florida, on May 5, 2023. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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White-sounding names get called back for jobs more than Black ones, a new study finds

A sign seeking job applicants is seen in the window of a restaurant in Miami, Florida, on May 5, 2023. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Twenty years ago, two economists responded to a slew of help-wanted ads in Boston and Chicago newspapers using a set of fictitious names to test for racial bias in the job market. The watershed study found that applicants with names suggesting they were white got 50% more callbacks from employers than those whose names indicated they were […]

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