Teran Powell
Race & Ethnicity ReporterTeran Powell joined WUWM in the fall of 2017 as the station’s very first Eric Von Broadcast Fellow. She became WUWM's race and ethnicity reporter in 2018.
In 2022, Teran became the WUWM Von fellow mentor, a role where she helps guide journalists in daily newsroom operations, story planning and production process and through other areas of support fellows need to be successful journalists. All of this is with the primary goal of getting fellows prepared for a career in journalism.
Teran began her journalism career during her years as a student at Marquette University. She worked as a reporter for Marquette student media and the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service covering local events and community activists. She has also freelanced for the Shepherd Express and worked as a show editor for Fox 6 News.
A Chicago native, Teran’s passion for journalism lies within being up close and personal with people in the community and the happenings that affect them directly. With a genuine passion for storytelling, Teran’s goal is to tell the stories that need to be told.
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Canadian wildfire smoke led to days of terrible air quality in Milwaukee in July. A local man created an app that helps folks understand wildfire smoke where they live. -
The Wisconsin Policy Forum just released a report about the aftermath of the August 2025 floods in the Milwaukee area. -
Handyman Academy, designed to mentor Milwaukee youth and teach them handy skills, just wrapped up its third season. -
The annual art series “This is America” is back at Milwaukee’s 5 Points Art Gallery & Studios. The exhibition highlights the voices of artists of color. -
As Milwaukee approaches its 55th annual Juneteenth Day celebration this Friday, Margaret Henningsen, one of the local event’s founders, reflects on helping bring the event to the city. -
Reporting from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shows some Walgreens rental leases keep businesses from opening in those buildings, even if the property is vacant. -
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. -
The term “Black-on-Black crime” has existed for decades, perpetuating the idea that Black people are the biggest threats to each other. A listener wanted our Beats Me series to tackle the topic. -
A Milwaukee-based non-profit is hosting a health and wellness festival on May 23 to celebrate Black women and support Black-owned businesses. -
On Nov. 3, Wisconsin voters can expect a ballot question about diversity, equity and inclusion. If passed, it would amend the state constitution.
