Milwaukee

As the November 5th election approaches, Milwaukee's diverse communities are rallying together to empower and educate voters. The upcoming "Collective Jam" event symbolizes a unified front of multicultural organizations determined to highlight the significance of every vote, especially in a swing state where election outcomes can hinge on a margin of less than 25,000 votes. A Coalition for Change The Collective Jam brings together a formidable alliance of local social […]

Photo credit: Jenny Plevin. Photos are from the 2023 production of Black Nativity. Langston Hughes' Black Nativity, first performed Off-Broadway in 1961, returns to Milwaukee's Marcus Center. The groundbreaking musical retells the Nativity story through African-American cultural traditions. Black Arts MKE presents its ninth season of this holiday classic December 5-8. Director Ashley S. Jordan incorporates traditional gospel spirituals with contemporary arrangements by music director Antoine Reynolds. The production maintains […]

According to the Journal Sentinel, hip-hop artist Lil Uzi Vert will headline Milwaukeeland, a free concert and culture festival focused on voter engagement. The nonpartisan event will take place outside Milwaukee Area Technical College from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Lil Uzi Vert scheduled to perform at 1 p.m. Rock the Vote, a nonpartisan organization, coordinated the festival to boost youth voter participation. The event requires online pre-registration, where […]

Grammy-winning rapper Tyler, The Creator will perform at Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum on February 6, 2025. The show marks his first Milwaukee appearance since his 2019 IGOR tour performance. Lil Yachty and emerging duo Paris Texas will join as supporting acts on this significant return. The Milwaukee date is part of Tyler's global CHROMAKOPIA tour, promoting his eighth studio album. CHROMAKOPIA releases October 28, following his 2021 chart-topping album "Call Me […]

HYFIN proudly announces "LG LIVE! A Tribute Called Quest," a dynamic celebration honoring the music and legacy of 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees A Tribe Called Quest. This free event, part of HYFIN's Latest and Greatest (LG) series, will take place on October 26th at The Green Room at Radio Milwaukee (158 S Barclay St, Milwaukee, WI 53204) at 7 pm, offering a night of innovative performances, […]

HYFIN, Radio Milwaukee's Urban Alternative channel, hosted its second annual Anti-Gala on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Turner Hall Ballroom. Hosted by TMJ4’s Shannon Sims, the event, themed after "The Wiz" in celebration of the movie and Broadway musical's upcoming 50th anniversary, offered an evening of Afrofuturism while raising funds for Black-led media. HYFIN wants to thank our sponsors, including Bader Philanthropies, Associated Bank, WE Energies, Brewers Community Foundation, Reinhart, […]

Photo by Tom Barrett on Unsplash WI Tech Month, an initiative co-owned by Milky Way Tech Hub and Latinos in Tech, launched on October 1st. This annual event aims to reshape Wisconsin's tech landscape while addressing the industry's lack of diversity. Running until October 31, WI Tech Month focuses on developing future talent, supporting new business owners, and fostering inclusion within the tech industry. The program is led by Nadiyah […]