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Photo provided by Jimmy Gutierrez/WUWMOur series about the U.S.’s immigration history continues, with a look back 100 years ago. That’s when many immigrants migrated north from Mexico for the promise of a better life. What waited for people at this new border? And what did it take to fulfill the promise of a new America? -
Teran Powell/WUWMHandyman Academy, designed to mentor Milwaukee youth and teach them handy skills, just wrapped up its third season.
Help WUWM’s Race & Ethnicity Reporter Teran Powell dig deeper into the issues you are most concerned about.
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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. -
Indigenous people gathered near the Milwaukee River in Glendale to celebrate Native cultures and to share them with the broader community. The event highlighted the role Indigenous people have played in a successful 20-year effort to restore sturgeon in the Milwaukee River. -
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. -
The Milwaukee Common Council officially recognized the last week of April as Youth Victory Over Violence week, thanks to a charge led by youth to promote nonviolence and mental health. -
Twenty years since the first national "Day Without Immigrants," people are still marching and demanding to have citizenship for all, an economy for all and to abolish ICE. -
UW-Madison student Christie Tirado explores how migration and labor have shaped her family. Her exhibit is showing at Milwaukee's Latino Arts gallery. -
A documentary exploring the history of America through cake is debuting at the Milwaukee Film Festival. It’s called “Makin’ Cake." -
An upcoming performance at the Milwaukee County Historical Society pays homage to the history of jazz music in Milwaukee — as well as the state of jazz in the city today. -
Milwaukee Film Festival staple Cine Sin Fronteras is back to being programmed by a local filmmaker and artist. Here's what it means for Milwaukee and what its programmer thinks we should see this year.
