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In the vibrant hip-hop world, a new star is on the rise. Seafood Sam, hailing from Long Beach, California, makes waves with his unique blend of sophisticated lyricism, jazz-infused beats, and deeply personal storytelling. Seafood Sam is an artist to watch with a growing discography and a highly anticipated debut album, "Standing on Giant Shoulders," set to release on April 19th. Seafood Sam's Background: Navigating the Dichotomies of Long Beach […]

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Chuck Strangers: A Journey of Growth and Introspection in Hip-Hop
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Chuck Strangers: A Journey of Growth and Introspection in Hip-Hop

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Rae Khalil: From Netflix’s Rhythm + Flow to Def Jam’s rising star
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Seafood Sam continues the legacy of Long Beach hip-hop artists

In the vibrant hip-hop world, a new star is on the rise. Seafood Sam, hailing from Long Beach, California, makes waves with his unique blend of sophisticated lyricism, jazz-infused beats, and deeply personal storytelling. Seafood Sam is an artist to watch with a growing discography and a highly anticipated debut album, "Standing on Giant Shoulders," set to release on April 19th. Seafood Sam's Background: Navigating the Dichotomies of Long Beach Born and raised in the same city that gave us […]

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Marquette, MPS host mental health event for Black & Latino Men
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Marquette, MPS host mental health event for Black & Latino Men

Marquette University and Milwaukee Public Schools are joining forces to host the third annual BLMA Mental Health Awareness Symposium on April 22. This half-day event aims to support the mental well-being of approximately 200 Black and Latino young men from 12 local high schools. The symposium will feature a keynote address by Harry Evans, founder of Heal Black Man. This Milwaukee-based organization provides a supportive space for Black men to focus on healing, self-discovery, and healthy coping mechanisms. Evans' message […]

todayApril 17, 2024

Milwaukee's Carvd N Stone offers a $1,000 travel writing scholarship
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Milwaukee’s Carvd N Stone offers $1,000 travel writing scholarship

Photo by Melody Zimmerman on Unsplash Carvd N Stone (CNS), a Milwaukee-based news company and marketing agency, has announced that applications are now open for its third annual $1,000 Travel Writing Scholarship. The scholarship aims to support aspiring travel writers in Milwaukee. Applicants must be Milwaukee residents between the ages of 17 and 29 to be eligible. They must submit an 800-word essay on the theme: "What lessons have you learned while traveling that you've implemented in your everyday life […]

todayApril 17, 2024

Milky Way Tech Hub's accelerator prioritizes ethical AI for startups
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Milky Way Tech Hub’s accelerator prioritizes ethical AI for startups

The Milky Way Tech Hub has announced the launch of its 2024 Accelerator Program, which will take place from May 6th to May 17th, 2024. The two-week intensive program aims to provide participating founders with the necessary tools and knowledge to integrate AI effectively and ethically into their business models, foster growth through mentorship, and celebrate entrepreneurial risk-taking. The program, themed #InnovationSzn, is a collaborative effort between the Milky Way Tech Hub, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), and Milwaukee […]

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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 

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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" […]

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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 […]

todayApril 15, 2024

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, […]

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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 […]

todayApril 14, 2024

Milwaukee's Myaap returns with 'Actin Up' feat. Chicken P
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Milwaukee’s Myaap returns with ‘Actin Up’ feat. Chicken P

Photo Credit: Brandon Cowans Milwaukee's rap scene has long been underappreciated, thriving in the shadows of more prominent metropolitan heavyweights, but not for long. At the forefront of this burgeoning movement stands Myaap, a rising star whose latest single, "Actin Up," featuring Chicken P, showcases her infectious energy. Fresh off the second leg of Veeze's Ganger Tour and the release of her EP "BIG MYAAP, NOT THE LIL ONE," The FADER praised her effortless ability to switch between melodic hooks […]

todayApril 12, 2024

Milwaukee’s SistaStrings releases new song on Alice Randall’s ‘My Black Country”
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Milwaukee’s SistaStrings shine on Alice Randall’s ‘My Black Country’

SistaStrings, photo credit: Hanna Hanseroth In country music, where Black voices have long been underrepresented, songwriter Alice Randall's latest project, "My Black Country - The Songs of Alice Randall," is a beacon of change. The album, released alongside Randall's memoir of the same name, celebrates the Black roots and ongoing influence in the genre while showcasing the immense talent of contemporary Black female artists. Among the standout tracks is "Girls Ride Horses," performed by the Milwaukee natives SistaStrings. SistaStrings, comprised […]

todayApril 12, 2024

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