Black and gay, national broadcaster Bobby Rivers began his career in MIlwaukee
88Nine: Community Stories
by Radio Milwaukee
1w ago
We kick off season 2 of Be Seen with a profile of a national entertainer, interviewer, television host and actor, Bobby Rivers, who began his career in Milwaukee and eventually landed in New York City hosting his own show on VH1. From beginning his career in the 1970s interviewing Bette Davis in MIlwaukee to eventually hosting celebrity interviews with Paul McCartney, Meryl Streep and many more on naional television, Rivers has had an incredible career, both in Milwaukee and beyond. In our first episode, Rivers reflects candidly on the good and bad times he experienced in Milwaukee, including ..read more
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LGBTQ+ history podcast 'Be Seen' season 2 preview
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by Radio Milwaukee
2w ago
We're back for a second season of Radio Milwaukee's award-winning LGBTQ history podcast, "Be Seen," in partnership with the Wisconsin LGBTQ Histroy Project. In this preview episode, hosts Nate Imig and Michail Takach give a taste of all the exciting stories to come this season. Listen to the first season at RadioMilwaukee.org/BeSeen, and subscribe so you don't miss our second season beginning May 30, 2023 ..read more
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The AAPI immigrant experience: A journey of geography and identity
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by Radio Milwaukee
3w ago
On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we continue our recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by sharing an intimate conversation with Radio Milwaukee's Leana Henderkott, who gives us a unique perspective on the Asian American experience and her own journey to forming a more complete identity ..read more
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Voices of Asian Immigrants Elders come to alive with The Heart Sellers Monologues.
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by Radio Milwaukee
1M ago
May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the many contributions made by individuals of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. To celebrate this month, we've teamed up with Milwaukee Repertory Theater to feature monologues from the production, The Heart Sellers ..read more
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What we watched (and loved) at the Milwaukee Film Fest 2023
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by Radio Milwaukee
1M ago
Join Salam Fatayer and Kim Shine in a lively discussion about their top picks from this year's Milwaukee Film Fest lineup. From dramatic gems to thought-provoking documentaries, tune in for an insightful conversation on the films that have captured their hearts and minds ..read more
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Leaving no one behind: How the disabled community challenges inclusion and ableism
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by Radio Milwaukee
1M ago
On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, we close off our Body Image series by featuring people living with disabilities as we discuss how members of this community challenge inclusion and ableism ..read more
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Bonus Minisode: All about that hair: Salam and Element talk Black hair and the hijab
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by Radio Milwaukee
1M ago
In this engaging and thought-provoking discussion, host Salam Fatayer and Element Everest Blanks explore the intricate relationships between Black hair and the hijab. Drawing from their personal experiences, we delve into the complexities and nuances of these often-misunderstood topics ..read more
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Breaking the silence: Men and women navigate beauty standards from hair to height
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by Radio Milwaukee
2M ago
In today's society, hair has long been associated with beauty standards and can significantly impact individuals' self-esteem and confidence. On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, both Yomarie Castellan and Yousef Aladdin speak on the complexity of navigating beauty standards ..read more
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Real Women, Real Bodies: Two Women Get Candid About Their Body Image Journeys
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by Radio Milwaukee
2M ago
In a world that constantly bombards us with images of "perfect" bodies, Yasmine Mohamed Ahmed and Iuscely Flores have decided to speak out about their own experiences with body image. In this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, they share their struggles with self-acceptance, the impact of societal beauty standards, and the journey to learning to respect their bodies just the way they are ..read more
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'By Every Measure' Season 2: Channeling generations of Black resilience for a better Milwaukee
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by Radio Milwaukee
2M ago
HYFIN Program Director Tarik Moody is back with co-host Reggie Jackson and journalist Kim Shine for another season of Radio Milwaukee's award winning podcast, By Every Measure. Over six episodes, the trio will take over our regular Uniquely Milwaukee podcast will explore new topics and expand on select topics we covered in season one. By Every Measure Season 2 is supported by The Argosy Foundation. In the finale of By Every Measure season two, hosts Tarik Moody, Reggie Jackson and Kim Shine reflect on the single theme that has threaded through every conversation this season: Black resilience ..read more
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