Today on Lake Effect, we look at the history of Milwaukee’s Lindsay Heights neighborhoods and the effort to preserve it. We learn about The Community, a local organization helping formerly incarcerated people reenter our larger community. Culinary historian Kyle Cherek shares the history behind some holiday foods & traditions: Plus, our Dig In! series has tips on how to reuse your Christmas tree after the holidays.
Guests:
- Charles Birnbaum, president and CEO of the Cultural Landscape Foundation; Michael Carriere, history professor at MSOE; Danielle Washington, community artist and public health official
- Shannon Ross, executive director of The Community
- Kyle Cherek, culinary historian & Lake Effect contributor
- Maritza Paz, Peruvian chef
- Venice Williams, executive director of Alice’s Garden & Dig In! contributor
