This week on Uniquely Milwaukee, summer intern Amelie Light, a Studio Art major and Museum Studies minor at Beloit College, takes over to share her unique experience balancing two internships ..read more

On Uniquely Milwaukee, we wrap up Suicide Awareness Month and reflect on the complex emotions that surround loss, especially for those affected by suicide. In this final episode, we’re bringing back some of the voices you heard in Episode 1, mental health experts Emily Vander Velden and Jeremy Schumacher, unpacking strategies for coping with and balancing mourning and healing.  ..read more

On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we explore deeply personal stories that reveal the challenges and triumphs of navigating mental health. Featuring co-founders of Black Space, we discuss the detrimental effects of inadequate care and the importance of finding the right mental health provider. Together, they highlight the critical need for accessible, culturally competent mental health resources for Black and Brown communities.  ..read more

The role of community and connection in suicide prevention by hearing from local organizations, support groups and individuals working to create safe spaces ..read more

In this opening episode, we dive into the complexities of suicide. Experts in mental health, Emily Vander Velden and Jeremy Schumacher provide insights into the underlying issues that can lead to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This episode will lay the foundation for a month of deep exploration, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of suicide and why it remains a critical public health issue ..read more

On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we sit down with Amy Horst and Stephanie Rhodes to delve into The Great Milwaukee Block Party. We explore the spirit behind this vibrant event and discover how community organizers united to make it a reality.  ..read more

On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we sit down with program director Michelle Lyle to talk about the summer hydroponics program and spend a day with students conducting a fluid dynamics water balloon lab experiment ..read more

This week on Uniquely Milwaukee, we head over to Bembé Dance & Drum to learn about Afro-Latino musical culture.  ..read more

Be sure to tune in to this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee where host Salam Fatayer interviews Tonda Thompson; discussing "She Slangs Wood," a carpentry company focused on empowering women through the art and craft of woodworking. You'll hear about Tonda's life-altering experiences and how they shaped her mission to instill confidence and skills in women everywhere ..read more

This week on Uniquely Milwaukee, 88Nine's Kenny Perez takes over the episode as he sits down with Eric Kleppe-Montenegro and Sergio Rincon to talk about the origins of Oak Leaf Familia and its mission to foster inclusivity and diversity within the local biking scene. Later Kenny shifts the conversation from biking to running and highlights another athletic club that's doing the same thing, Buena Tierra Run Club.   ..read more