Discover amazing restaurants during Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week 2023

Photo via Belli's Bistro & Spirits BlankSpaceMKE, an urban art cooperative, is spreading the message about cooperative economics by establishing Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week. The event returns for its 8th year and is scheduled from Tuesday, April 25th to Sunday, April 30th, 2023. It aims to increase social entrepreneurship and support the sustainability of local businesses, specifically black-owned businesses. Founded by Bridget Whitaker and Symphony Zawadi, BlankSpaceMKE has been celebrating […]

April 21, 2023

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What we’ll be watching at the 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival

Courtesy: Kim Shine This is the best time of the year for local movie buffs, and anyone who just wants to watch a flick that you can't stream. The Milwaukee Film Festival is back, running from April 20 through May 4, and I’m excited to team up with Radio Milwaukee audio storyteller Salam Fatayer once again. If you've been following us, we're back after previously covering Black Lens and The Cultures and Community Festival. We’ll […]

April 21, 2023

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von Briesen & Roper, s.c. commits $20,000 to HYFIN’s Black-Owned Small Business Initiative

HYFIN's Business Breakfast in February at Radio Milwaukee Wisconsin-based law firm von Briesen & Roper, s.c. has committed $20,000 to support HYFIN’s Black-Owned Small Business Initiative, the station announced Tuesday. “von Briesen is dedicated to supporting programs that make big impacts on local nonprofits and organizations in our communities,” said Susan Lovern, President and CEO of von Briesen & Roper, s.c. “We do that through sponsorships and we do that […]

April 11, 2023

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CopyWrite Magazine Puts Milwaukee’s Black and Brown Streetwear Culture on Center Stage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37xKbJ0iujY The history of streetwear dates back to the late ‘70s and ‘80s when the industrial workforce created a more casual style of clothing that eventually became everyday lifestyle wear. This has now turned into a global trend where streetwear is displayed in all creative forms, including the music industry, runway fashion and collaborations between big brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci. In Milwaukee, streetwear culture is a fusion of […]

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HYFIN presents hip-hop jazz artist Emmitt James on May 26 at The Back room

HYFIN is proud to introduce a new live series called 'Latest & Greatest.' Inspired by the Instagram series hosted by HYFIN's Anthony Foster. On May 26 at The Back Room at Colectivo, the first show will feature hip-hop jazz artist Emmitt James, NilexNile and A.C. The Ruler. From the press release: After spending the last eight years in Los Angeles, Hip Hop-Jazz artist Emmitt James returns to the city that […]

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority returns to ‘take over’ Milwaukee for Central Regional Conference

Central Regional Director Kiahna W. Davis Thousands of women dedicated to leadership and community service will take over Milwaukee this week. The Cream City will welcome Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) for its 89th Central Regional Conference, April 6-9, at the Wisconsin Center. In addition to exploring the city, the event is a time for members to reconvene, learn more about the current trajectory of the organization, participate in […]

April 4, 2023

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NilexNile heads out on tour with new album “Nostalgia Everclear” dropping this month

NilexNile, Courtesy: FB "The album is sounding good. I feel like I'm in a really good space. I feel like I want to share it with the world, literally." It would be a huge understatement to say NilexNile has just been... 'busy'. He's about to embark on his "Nostalgia Tour", dedicated to the Midwest but with a beginning stop in Austin, TX for SXSW. Yea, he's done shows and tours […]

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‘HOOPS’ stage play explores how hoop earrings embody personal culture, pride

Nicole Acosta, HOOPS creator The origins of hoop earrings date back thousands of years. They’ve been tied to the Nubia civilization in Africa and the Sumerian women in the historic region of Mesopotamia. In current times, these earrings have continued to be tenets of culture for Black, Brown and Indigenous individuals – proud of their heritage and unafraid to take up space. The question “What do hoop earrings mean to […]

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Sharing their stories: Honoring Black women during Women’s History Month

Dominique Samari “What’s beyond the tagline of Black Girl Magic. What’s driving it? What are the stories?” These are some of the questions Dominique Samari asked herself while embarking on this project for Women’s History Month. She’s honoring impactful Black women – some within her network and others she would be meeting for the first time. “I think that we are now in a time where Black women, at least […]

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Discover amazing restaurants during Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week 2023

What we’ll be watching at the 2023 Milwaukee Film Festival

von Briesen & Roper, s.c. commits $20,000 to HYFIN’s Black-Owned Small Business Initiative

CopyWrite Magazine Puts Milwaukee’s Black and Brown Streetwear Culture on Center Stage

HYFIN presents hip-hop jazz artist Emmitt James on May 26 at The Back room

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority returns to ‘take over’ Milwaukee for Central Regional Conference

NilexNile heads out on tour with new album “Nostalgia Everclear” dropping this month

‘HOOPS’ stage play explores how hoop earrings embody personal culture, pride

Sharing their stories: Honoring Black women during Women’s History Month

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