Uniquely Milwaukee

We kick off season 2 of "Be Seen" with a profile of Bobby Rivers, a national television host, entertainer, interviewer and actor who began his career in Milwaukee and eventually landed in New York City hosting his own show on VH1. From starting his career in the 1970s interviewing Bette Davis at WQFM, to eventually hosting celebrity interviews with Paul McCartney, Meryl Streep and many more on national television, Rivers has had an incredible career, both in Milwaukee and beyond. In our first episode, Rivers reflects candidly on the good and bad times he experienced in Milwaukee, including the racism and homophobia that caused him to leave, and how he would often work coded messages into his broadcasts as an open nod to the LGBTQ+ community.This episode contains strong language.

We're back for a second season of Radio Milwaukee's award-winning LGBTQ history podcast, "Be Seen," in partnership with the Wisconsin LGBTQ Histroy Project. In this preview episode, hosts Nate Imig and Michail Takach give a taste of all the exciting stories to come this season. Listen to the first season at RadioMilwaukee.org/BeSeen, and subscribe so you don't miss our second season beginning May 30, 2023.

On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we continue our recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by sharing an intimate conversation with Radio Milwaukee's Leana Henderkott, who gives us a unique perspective on the Asian American experience and her own journey to forming a more complete identity.

May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the many contributions made by individuals of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. To celebrate this month, we've teamed up with Milwaukee Repertory Theater to feature monologues from the production, The Heart Sellers.

Join Salam Fatayer and Kim Shine in a lively discussion about their top picks from this year's Milwaukee Film Fest lineup. From dramatic gems to thought-provoking documentaries, tune in for an insightful conversation on the films that have captured their hearts and minds.

On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we close off our Body Image series by featuring people living with disabilities as we discuss how members of this community challenge inclusion and ableism.

In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we discuss how transgender individuals navigate body image issues and the unique challenges they face due to societal pressures around gender norms and beauty standards.

In this engaging and thought-provoking discussion, host Salam Fatayer and Element Everest Blanks explore the intricate relationships between Black hair and the hijab. Drawing from their personal experiences, we delve into the complexities and nuances of these often-misunderstood topics.

In today's society, hair has long been associated with beauty standards and can significantly impact individuals' self-esteem and confidence. In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, both Yomarie Castellan and Yousef Aladdin speak on the complexity of navigating beauty standards.

In a world that constantly bombards us with images of "perfect" bodies, Yasmine Mohamed Ahmed and Iuscely Flores have decided to speak out about their own experiences with body image. In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, they share their struggles with self-acceptance, the impact of societal beauty standards, and the journey to learning to respect their bodies just the way they are.

HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody is back with co-host Reggie Jackson and journalist Kim Shine for another season of Radio Milwaukee's award winning podcast, By Every Measure. Over six episodes, the trio will take over our regular Uniquely Milwaukee podcast will explore new topics and expand on select topics we covered in season one. By Every Measure Season 2 is supported by The Argosy Foundation. In the finale of By Every Measure season two, hosts Tarik Moody, Reggie Jackson and Kim Shine reflect on the single theme that has threaded through every conversation this season: Black resilience. Each share what resilience means to them and how it drives them today. Then, in this final episode, Reggie shares his personal journey to recovery after suffering a stroke in 2022. Hear how he is building on the legacy of griots who have preceded him, and his message for the next generation, in this intimate conversation with Reggie and Kim. By Every Measure season two is supported by The Argosy Foundation. If you'd like to continue the conversation, we encourage you to join our By Every Measure discussion group on Radio Milwaukee's Facebook page. Each week, we open a dialogue on the episode's topic with daily conversation prompts and a virtual meet-up to discuss responses and navigate the community conversations collectively.

HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody is back with co-host Reggie Jackson and journalist Kim Shine for another season of Radio Milwaukee's award winning podcast, By Every Measure. Over six episodes, the trio will take over our regular Uniquely Milwaukee podcast will explore new topics and expand on select topics we covered in season one. By Every Measure Season 2 is supported by The Argosy Foundation. Black and Brown Americans, for many interconnected and systemic reasons, have struggled to keep pace with their White counterparts in building generational wealth. After exploring some of the reasons earlier this season, Tarik Moody and Reggie Jackson use this episode to discuss solutions around another necessary component to build generational wealth: access to capital for entrepreneurs. Then, Tarik talks with Kevin Newell of Royal Capital, a Milwaukee-based private equity firm pouring millions into developments targeted at closing the racial wealth gap. He shares his $1 billion dollar vision for the city and how his work intersects with community partners. Finally, Ken Robertson of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation explains why representation is so important in this work. If you'd like to continue the conversation, we encourage you to join our By Every Measure discussion group on Radio Milwaukee's Facebook page. Each week, we open a dialogue on the episode's topic with daily conversation prompts and a virtual meet-up to discuss responses and navigate the community conversations collectively.

HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody is back with co-host Reggie Jackson and journalist Kim Shine for another season of Radio Milwaukee's award winning podcast, By Every Measure. Over six episodes, the trio will take over our regular Uniquely Milwaukee podcast will explore new topics and expand on select topics we covered in season one. By Every Measure Season 2 is supported by The Argosy Foundation. In the 1970s, obtaining financing for a home or business was not always an equitable experience, even for qualified Black borrowers. But despite the barriers to capital, one Milwaukee community emerged: Halyard Park. In this episode, Tarik Moody and Reggie Jackson explain how Milwaukee's Black community united to build a "suburb" on the edge of downtown Milwaukee. Then, Tarik speaks with two nonprofit leaders spearheading the ThriveOn development, a unique and collaborative development at the nexus of the Halyard Park, Harambee and Brewer's Hill neighborhoods, aiming to connect residents with affordable housing, early childhood education, healthcare and food options. Guests: Gregory M. Wesley, senior vice president of strategic alliances and business development at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and Ken Robertson, executive vice president, COO and CFO at Greater Milwaukee Foundation. If you'd like to continue the conversation, we encourage you to join our By Every Measure discussion group on Radio Milwaukee's Facebook page. Each week, we open a dialogue on the episode's topic with daily conversation prompts and a virtual meet-up to discuss responses and navigate the community conversations collectively.

HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody is back with co-host Reggie Jackson and journalist Kim Shine for another season of Radio Milwaukee's award winning podcast, By Every Measure. Over six episodes, the trio will take over our regular Uniquely Milwaukee podcast will explore new topics and expand on select topics we covered in season one. By Every Measure Season 2 is supported by The Argosy Foundation. The data is sobering: Milwaukee ranks among the worst places in the nation for a Black woman to have a child. Study after study has confirmed the reality, including a 2020 index by African American Leadership Alliance Milwaukee (AALAM). So, how did we get here? And what can be done to reverse the trend? In this episode, hosts Tarik Moody, Kim Shine and Reggie Jackson bring together leaders from the medical and arts communities, each with firsthand experience in the delivery room. First, Kim speaks with certified nurse midwife LuVerda Martin to learn how medical practitioners build trust with Black mothers. Then, Geraud Blanks of Milwaukee Film joins the conversation to speak about the Black Birth Maternal & Infant Health Symposium, set to return March 25. Each share how they're intentionally working to build trust in a historically underserved community. If you'd like to continue the conversation, we encourage you to join our By Every Measure discussion group on Radio Milwaukee's Facebook page. Each week, we open a dialogue on the episode's topic with daily conversation prompts and a virtual meet-up to discuss responses and navigate the community conversations collectively. "The Index of African American Well-Being," sponsored by AALAM, is an examination of African American community well-being in Milwaukee compared with the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas. You can find the full report here.

HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody is back with co-host Reggie Jackson and journalist Kim Shine for another season of Radio Milwaukee's award winning podcast, By Every Measure. Over six episodes, the trio will take over our regular Uniquely Milwaukee podcast will explore new topics and expand on select topics we covered in season one. In a follow up to episode one, we look at "brain drain" through the professional and economic lens. How is Milwaukee doing at retaining its Black and Brown talent? Reggie and Tarik discuss how Atlanta has built its diverse professional community, then Kim goes deep with two local leaders working to scale that success to Milwaukee. Corry Joe Biddle, executive director of Fuel Milwaukee, and Ranell Washington, vice president at Social X, share their collaborative wins and their outlooks for the city's future. By Every Measure Season 2 is supported by The Argosy Foundation. If you'd like to continue the conversation, we encourage you to join our By Every Measure discussion group on Radio Milwaukee's Facebook page. Each week, we're opening a dialogue on the episode's topic with daily conversation prompts and a weekly virtual meet-up to discuss responses and navigate the community conversations collectively. You can find the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2969717049839407/

HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody is back with co-host Reggie Jackson and journalist Kim Shine for another season of Radio Milwaukee's award winning podcast, By Every Measure. Over six episodes, the trio will take over our regular Uniquely Milwaukee podcast will explore new topics and expand on select topics we covered in season one. By Every Measure Season 2 is supported by The Argosy Foundation. Season two of By Every Measure starts with a two-part exploration of Black "brain drain" as Milwaukee struggles to retain creative, innovative members of the community. On episode one, we ask: Is there a glass ceiling for Black creatives in Milwaukee? By Every Measure Season 2 is supported by The Argosy Foundation. If you'd like to continue the conversation, we encourage you to join our By Every Measure discussion group on Radio Milwaukee's Facebook page. Each week, we're opening a dialogue on the episode's topic with daily conversation prompts and a weekly virtual meet-up to discuss responses and navigate the community conversations collectively. You can find the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2969717049839407/

This week, we shine a light on two organizations paying tribute to Black History Month. First, Milwaukee Film's Black Lens program, which cureates a month-long series featuring films and events. Then there's the Milwaukee Rep, which hosts the Next Narrative Monologue Competition -- a national program for high school students featuring the work of contemporary Black playwrights.

February is Black History Month, and for this episode our co-worker Element Everest-Blanks speaks with Dr. Gina Paige, the co-founder of African Ancestry, a DNA test that places your African ancestry in a present-day country and ethnic group or tribe. During the podcast, Element reveals her results.

Setting a goal is the first step, but when life gets in the way... then what? On the final episode of Uniquely MIlwaukee's "New Year, Elevated You" series, we talk about lifelong learning. Then Dr. Shilagh Mirgain with UW-Health shares some tips on how to stick to your goals in 2023.

This month, we have been focusing on the phrase "New Year, Elevated You." This episode focuses on how we view ourselves and the impact that has on our self-worth. We talk with a co-worker about his self-love journey and how he is growing in 2023.