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President Woodrow Wilson established National Flag Day on June 14, 1916, to commemorate the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of the United States. While the American Flag can be seen as a symbol of freedom for all, some communities of color have a tense connection to that symbol due to their experiences in the United States.
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The Heal the Hood Milwaukee Block Party and Resource Fair returns to the city this weekend for its 11th annual celebration on May 27 between 8th and 12th and Burleigh Street.
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Artist and muralist Emma Daisy is coloring Milwaukee beautiful one mural at a time.
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In April, Wausau East High School’s band instructor, Robert Perkins, was accused of using racial slurs and making homophobic comments toward a Hmong student.
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An exhibition called "Native America: In Translation," now showing at the Milwaukee Art Museum, features the works of international Indigenous artists who explore Indigenous history, culture and representation through a contemporary lens.
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Blank Space MKE hosts the 8th annual Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week to bring people out to Black-owned restaurants in the city and show them love and support.
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A new original musical from the Bronzeville Arts Ensemble called Zuri’s Crown celebrates Black women, their hair, and the power of self-expression and love. It tells the story of a young Black girl on a journey to find and live as her authentic self.
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WUWM is highlighting the issue of suicide in Black youth through conversations with doctors, mental health advocates and people who have struggled with suicidal ideation firsthand. Here's Marina Murphy's story.
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Activists with the Milwaukee Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, and the Justice for Brieon Green Coalition picketed outside of the Milwaukee County Safety Building following the latest death in the county jail.
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Milwaukee native Nicole Acosta's portrait project dedicated to hoop earrings is being adapted for the stage.