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- Yesterday13 min
A conversation with Michael Schultz Award winner Kasi Lemmons
If you’ve seen any Kasi Lemmons film, you know she deeply explores the human experience, making us see ourselves and the world a little differently. But her directing is only one way that she’s shaped the landscape of Black cinema.Lemmons’ first feature, Eve’s Bayou, is considered one of the essential works of the 1990s and in 2017 was selected for preservation in the Library of Congress's National Film Registry. Her second film, The Caveman's Valentine starring Samuel L. Jackson, opened the 2002 Sundance Film Festival; and her third, Talk to Me starring Don Cheadle, earned the 2008 NAACP Image Award for outstanding directing. She went on to direct Black Nativity and Harriet — the latter a two-time Oscar nominee, including Best Actress for Cynthia Erivo — before penning her first libretto, Fire Shut Up In My Bones, which was composed by Terence Blanchard and opened The Metropolitan Opera’s 2021-22 season. It was the first opera by an African-American composer and librettist ever performed at The Met, and went on to win a Grammy for Best Opera Recording. Her most recent feature directing effort was Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance With Somebody, which opened during the 2022 holiday season and was No. 1 on Netflix during its debut weekend. For much of her later career, she’s also served as an arts professor in the Graduate Film Department at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.This Saturday, Nov. 14, the acclaimed director, actor, writer, educator and much more is being honored with the 2026 Michael Schultz Award from Milwaukee Film. Named after the prolific director, producer and Milwaukee native, the honor recognizes distinguished Black filmmakers “whose work embodies the artistic excellence, cultural impact and visionary spirit” Schultz was known for.Lemmons joined me for this conversation to talk about the weekend ahead, which includes screenings of three of her standout films, and the many places her remarkable career has taken her.To listen & learn more, visit radiomilwaukee.org/ourstories.#####Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.
- 2 days ago4 min
A different kind of student council makes a real impact in Milwaukee
When we think of who’s making the decisions that affect our city, we usually think of roles held by adults: the mayor, aldermen, City Council members — politicians with years of experience in local government.But, here in Milwaukee, Arias Dinan and 14 other high-schoolers are making a difference as part of the Milwaukee Youth Council.“There's a lot of messaging around, ‘youth are the future,’ and ‘youth are going to have to take over these roles,’” the Ronald Reagan High School senior said. “But I would argue that youth are the present as well, and they should play a role in active policymaking, not just this future void.”Dinan, who represents District 14 on the council and is in his second term, added that civic engagement is something he’s been passionate about from a young age. “I've kind of just become really frustrated with the state of our school system, how we remain one of the most segregated cities in the country, and there's not really adequate action being taken,” he said. “And I think that, as it has for generations, movements of change start with the youngest people.”Sitting next to him during a recent council meeting was Safiyah Osman, a junior at Rufus King High School who’s in her third year serving as the representative of the 5th District. That experience in local government has changed the way she sees Milwaukee and her peers. “I was living in a city that I had no idea about,” she said. “I didn't know about the politics. I didn't know about our streets, our [Milwaukee Police Department]. I had no idea. I just would have opinions because of hearing adults around me, but I did not have my own yet. So I think that's something that was very important to me about being on the Milwaukee Youth Council … not just making change, but educating myself further.”In this episode, host Rachel Tarby takes you to a meeting of the council and talks with city leaders --- both current and future --- about how the group positively influences policy that affects young people in Milwaukee.#####Guest host: Rachel TarbyUniquely Milwaukee is made possible by the support of our Radio Milwaukee members.
- 1 weeks ago15 min
‘AfterDark’ reveals truths about creation, inspiration and liberation
When we're willing to share parts of ourselves with others, that’s storytelling — a connection through experience, laughter, pain and joy.“AfterDark: For the Culture” celebrates all of that and more as a storytelling series centered on the lived experiences of people of color. It's a special collaboration between HYFIN and Ex Fabula, and the next installment is coming up Nov. 19. So it seemed like the perfect time to share four stories from the series.The first is from LIV, a self-taught visual artist and painter based in the Cream City who shares the deeply rooted inspiration behind one of her most cherished pieces and its connection to a loved one. The next comes from Navy veteran Shawn Mitchell. He was a young man on tour, proud of his heritage and connection to African culture, yet he quickly learned that liberation doesn't happen for everyone.The third story is from Christine Reardon, who navigated the complexity of being from a diverse family of high achievers and found success in her own way despite life's prejudices and challenges. Finally, Kentrell Washington shares a short poem dedicated to Black men, fatherhood and raising your sons like a gardener tending to his flowers.To hear more pieces like these straight from the people who tell them, come to our next AfterDark: For the Culture at 7 p.m. Nov. 19. And if you want to explore your own storytelling potential, you can join Ex Fabula’s free StoryStarter workshop right before the show at 5:30 p.m. #####Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.
- 2 weeks ago4 min
SHOUT Robotics fights for all voices to be heard in STEM fields
Every October, Wisconsin Tech Month unifies and celebrates tech and innovation across the state — both the present and the future. That includes a big effort to get more young people involved in STEM through events like a recent competition that encouraged marginalized gender identities to take the lead. SHOUT Robotics was founded just this year but has quickly gained traction with its focus on amplifying underrepresented voices in STEM fields. As part of that effort, 40 teams from Wisconsin and Illinois led by female and non-binary individuals battled at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School in a competitive but supportive environment.In this episode, guest host Rachel Tarby talks with two of the student competitors and the event's organizers to explore the impact of SHOUT Robotics, as well as the importance of creating space for underrepresented communities.#####Guest host: Rachel TarbyUniquely Milwaukee is made possible by the support of our Radio Milwaukee members.
- 3 weeks ago3 min
Cristo Rey's civic lessons go from desks to front doors
Election Day is coming up. On Nov. 3, Wisconsin residents will vote for candidates in Congress, the State Senate, the Assembly, governor and even three questions about amending the state constitution.With all of that at stake, information is key — and students at Cristo Rey Jesuit High School in Milwaukee are making sure voters have it.The school’s Civic Engagement Team includes 10 seniors, including Daniel Gonzalez, who was well aware of the stakes for the upcoming election. “It's mainly important to make sure that everyone knows what's at risk,” he said. “Either changing the ballot, the Constitution, or what they would possibly bring to us since many different senators would bring many different things. It can also bring many different consequences to our communities.”In this episode, guest host Rachel Tarby goes along with Gonzalez and the rest of the Cristo Rey team -- plus a couple like-minded local organizations -- on a recent voter-canvassing session to see how students not even old enough vote are still finding ways to get involved with democracy.#####Uniquely Milwaukee is made possible by our Radio Milwaukee members.
- Oct 15, 202612 min
Getting back in the ‘Swing’ of Wisconsin election season
Who has power in Wisconsin? Two of our friends at WUWM ask — and answer — this question in their podcast that’s back just in time for election season.For season three of Swing State of the Union, hosts Joy Powers and Sam Woods decided to uncover who makes the critical decisions about changes in Wisconsin and the impact on the voters who elect them. To do that they went into communities to explore topics like data centers, school funding, immigration and affordability.They also went into our studio for this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee to talk with Kim Shine about this season of their podcast and what they discovered along the way to the midterm elections Nov. 3.Find all of our recent episodes, visit radiomilwaukee.org/ourstories.#####Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.
- Oct 8, 20265 min
A decade after his death, Juan Gabriel still connects with the community
This Latine Heritage Month, we remember the lasting legacy of Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel. Born in Michoacán, Mexico, in the 1950s, he has touched generations of audiences with his powerful lyricism and magnetic energy.Known as “El Divo de Juarez,” he composed more than 1,800 songs and sold more than 100 million records. His iconic ballads, like “Amor Eterno” and “Querida," are still very beloved. Most notably, he was the first non-classical act to perform in Mexico City’s Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1990. He passed in August 2016.In this episode, guest host Paula Lovo shares her memories of Gabriel and asked community members to do the same (thank you Alexa, Marielena, Miguel, Maura, Mara and Tiana).To find all of our recent episodes, visit radiomilwaukee.org/ourstories.#####Episode host: Paula LovoUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.
- Oct 1, 20264 min
Through tech and teaching, My Way Out provides a path forward
"I’m actually changing the oil. Right now, they’re giving us a speech about the PPE."Terence is one of about a dozen particpants in a virtual-reality class inside Milwaukee County’s Community Reintegration Center. The class is part of a six-week course for men and women residents provided by My Way Out, a program that provides reentry services to justice-impacted individuals.Ruben Gaona is My Way Out's executive director. The navy veteran launched the program after his own incarceration that followed an honorable discharge due to a back injury. He says he started selling drugs in 2007 to provide for himself and his family. In 2010, he was charged in a federal case. Now, his nonprofit hires staff that was formerly imprisoned while helping hundreds of people stay out of the justice system.“Obviously, when I came home, I didn’t know where technology was,” Gaona recalled. “So I started spending lots of hours with my laptop — learning, watching YouTube videos, learning how to use Excel, Word documents — because I also wanted to go back to school. I knew technology had advanced so much, so that started the passion of saying, ‘OK, there’s something here.’”To learn more about My Way Out and find all of our recent episodes, visit radiomilwaukee.org/ourstories.#####Episode host: Kim ShineUniquely Milwaukee is supported by our Radio Milwaukee members.
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