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Who George Floyd was — and how systemic racism shaped his life
05/23/2025

Five years after George Floyd's death, NPR's Michel Martin talks with Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels, the Pulitzer Prize-winning authors of His Name is George Floyd.The post Who George Floyd was — and how systemic racism shaped his life appeared first on HYFIN.Headstones bearing the names of p

6 must-listen new albums of the week from Shamir, skunk Anansie and more
05/23/2025

This week brings a solid collection of releases spanning diverse musical territories. Shamir concludes his solo career with his tenth album Ten, while British rock veterans Skunk Anansie return after nine years with The Painful Truth. Trip-hop duo Morcheeba celebrates their 30th anniversary with Esc

YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW: B~FREE
05/22/2025

In this episode of ‘Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow,’ the host introduces their special guest, Brittany Freeman, also known as B~Free—a multi-talented musician and creative force. The discussion revolves around B~Free’s journey from Milwaukee to California, detailing her early experiences in music and ed

A Taste of Juneteenth debuts at Summerfest 2025
05/19/2025

Summerfest and Northcott Neighborhood House have announced a broadened collaboration for 2025, introducing new initiatives that celebrate Milwaukee’s Black culture, community leadership, and culinary talent as part of the city’s Juneteenth observance. The expanded partnership includes a new food-cen

The Authentic Sound and Story of Shonn Hinton
05/15/2025

Another special edition of YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW with spectacular guest, Shonn Hinton. From rocking the drums in his grandfather’s church as a kid in Milwaukee to sharing a stage with legends, Shonn Hinton’s musical journey is pure inspiration. This 414 native, a ridiculously talented bass guit

This opera tells the story of ‘The Central Park Five,’ Donald Trump’s role included
05/14/2025

In 1989, Trump took out full-page newspaper ads demanding the death penalty "for roving bands of wild criminals." The Detroit Opera decided to program this work long before the presidential election.The post This opera tells the story of ‘The Central Park Five,’ Donald Trump’s role included appeared

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How two Black entrepreneurs are transforming Milwaukee’s wine culture through education
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