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New Report Highlights Black America's Growing Demand for Diverse Media Representation Black America remains a core audience in today's media landscape, setting the bar for media engagement and representation. This is a profound evolution from a history where access to media was once outlawed for enslaved ancestors to now being at the forefront of media consumption and influence. Black audiences are not just consuming content; they define culture through media […]

A team of historians at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is embarking on a pivotal project to document the life and achievements of Alonzo Robinson Jr., a groundbreaking architectural figure and the first Black architect to be registered in Wisconsin. Robinson's illustrious career, extending over four decades, significantly influenced Milwaukee's architectural scene through his designs of public buildings, churches, and projects to serve the African American community. Notably, Robinson and […]

Celebrate Black-owned wines from Issa Rae, Dwyane Wade with a tasting on Feb 18 for Black History Month On February 18th from 2-4 pm at Radio Milwaukee, The Milwaukee Wine Academy will host a groundbreaking Celebrity Wine Tasting event in partnership with HYFIN, Milwaukee’s urban alternative station that connects the culture. This unique gathering will offer an immersive cultural experience showcasing the rich heritage of Black winemakers and the vibrant […]

A decade ago, Patrick Chaves first found solace in running during a challenging time in his life. His journey and passion grew in 2019 when he trained for the Milwaukee Marathon. But last year, when Patrick ran the Chicago Marathon, he was inspired by the Latino community in the Pilsen neighborhood. “It brought me so much joy to run [in a place] that embraced their culture with pride,” he said. […]