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A Peruvian chef is making her mark on Milwaukee’s culinary scene and giving back to the community at the same time.
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Latinos are making their mark in Milwaukee’s drag scene. The increase in representation has paved the way for other Latinos to follow their passion.
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A WUWM listener, Erin Christie, enjoys the company of friends at her basement bar, so she requested an appreciation segment on the prevalence of basement bars in Milwaukee.
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These last few years, COVID-19 has disproportionately affected the Latinx community on Milwaukee’s southside. This year, Forest Home Cemetery is hosting a Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) event to celebrate the lives that have been lost. The event will include a community ofrenda by Latinas Unitas en Las Artes (LUNA), community resources, local vendors, food trucks, arts and crafts, and music and entertainment.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way local drag queens work. From virtual makeup tutorials and performances, many have increased their presence on social media and say the use of online platforms helped introduce drag culture to more people.
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The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, celebrates the seasonal change from summer to fall. The festival originated in China, but similar full moon traditions are practiced across East and Southeast Asia. From eating round-shaped mooncakes to lighting lanterns, this time is set aside for being with loved ones.
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A single tree’s bloom usually only lasts for a few days but in Japan, celebrations of spring center around one iconic natural phenomenon — the cherry blossom.
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Tarot cards have an interesting reputation. Their link to the occult can make them see taboo or sacrilegious. Some people connect them to hustlers or…