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
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
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
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
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
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
This week’s music releases showcase impressive diversity, from billy woods’ thought-provoking hip-hop to PinkPantheress’s concise pop creations. Notable entries include André 3000’s continued exploration of instrumental music, Erika de Casier’s independent return, and Kali Uchis’ heartfelt reflectio
Hayden, who became the first woman and the first African American to serve as the Librarian of Congress when she was appointed in 2016, was abruptly fired via email late Thursday.The post President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden appeared first on HYFIN.FILE – Librarian of Congress Ca
This edition of YESTERDAY. TODAY. TOMORROW explores an engaging interview with the esteemed MC, Brother Ali, a steady and solid presence in the hip-hop game for decades. The conversation kicks off with praise for Ali’s impressive career, boasting seven LPs, four EPs, and numerous collaborations sinc
Ryan Coogler’s film Sinners weaves a haunting narrative that blends the soulful strains of blues music with themes of sin, spirituality, and the supernatural. Set against a backdrop of Southern Gothic elements, the movie delves into the complexities of Black cultural horror and the impact of America
