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In 1910 the Milwaukee Socialists won a trifecta in government. They were in power of the mayor's office, the Common Council and the County Board. But they had to work quickly if they were going to achieve a fraction of their goals.
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UWM Libraries American Geographical Society LibraryWho were the first known Black people to settle in Milwaukee? That’s the question that piqued the curiosity of one of our Bubbler Talk question askers, and led to an interesting conversation with Wisconsin Black Historical Society's Clayborn Benson. -
Jimmy Gutierrez/WUWMLast week’s shooting in San Diego at an Islamic center is being investigated as a hate crime. Meanwhile, in Milwaukee, local leaders gathered and spoke out.
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Kim Shiflett/Courtesy NASAThe mission saw various firsts: the first person of color, the first woman and the first Canadian to travel around the moon. -
Novel TailsWishbone was a beloved PBS series that introduced classic literature to an entire generation of kids through the eyes of a Jack Russel terrier. A new heartfelt documentary, What's the Story, Wishbone?, goes behind the scenes to show how a scrappy public-television production became a cultural phenomenon that still resonates 30 years later.
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Milwaukee’s annual Heal the Hood Block Party & Resource Fair returns May 30. Organizers behind this year’s event are stressing the importance of groups collaborating to best serve the community. -
King’s Chord is Rufus King High School’s a cappella group. They’re the first Milwaukee Public School to compete in the International Championship of High School A Cappella, the competition that inspired the hit movie "Pitch Perfect." -
Coming up with ways to make our homes more resilient in the face of severe storms can be daunting. We meet a Wauwatosa resident determined to protect his home.
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Almost six years after the 2020 presidential election, which Joe Biden won, the Trump administration is still litigating the votes. That fight has now come to the swing state of Wisconsin. So why is the FBI investigating local election officials, and what could this mean for voters? -
The exhibit looks at modern Jewish identity in the diaspora. WUWM's speaks with the artist, Jac Lahav. -
The International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, WI is the only place in the world where you can see all 15 crane species. -
At ECO MKE Refillery, you can bring in a reusable container, like a mason jar or glass jug, and buy refills of dish soap, detergent, body wash and more. -
The legacy of the Milwaukee Socialists looms large in the city. But the rise of the Social Democratic Party was anything but inevitable. It was a struggle against monied interests, powerful political parties, and a fight for the rights of those whose labor had made others rich.
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