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The 411 Live podcast is a platform where you can learn about issues that impact your community, state and the world. It is designed to eduate and help people in the community better themselves by giving them inspiration, hope, education and direction that will motivate them to better their lives and their community as a whole. It is comprised of interviews and a wide range of information on various topics like health, schools, social issues, history, economics, real life stories, and justice.

  1. 5D AGO

    S11 Ep 11 – Mapping Racism in Milwaukee: The Truth Behind Racial Covenants Pt 2

    Nearly 100 years ago, racism wasn’t just “felt” in Milwaukee—it was written into law-like language inside property deeds. In Part 2 of our conversation on Mapping Racism & Resistance in Milwaukee County, host Beverly Taylor welcomes back UW–Milwaukee professors Dr. Anne Bonds and Dr. Derek Handley to break down how racially restrictive covenants shaped neighborhoods, wealth, and opportunity and why the story isn’t complete without highlighting Black resistance, community resilience, and multiracial allies who fought back. You’ll learn what covenants were, why they mattered even after they became unenforceable, what surprised the researchers most (including cemetery covenants), and how this living community project is helping Milwaukee understand its past and build better policy and housing futures. Key Takeaways Covenants controlled housing access using legal language that enforced racial exclusion.Even when covenants became unenforceable (1948), the language still carried social and symbolic power.Milwaukee’s patterns include unique shifts in how Black people were labeled in documents over time.The story is not only about harm, it’s also about resistance, organizing, and multiracial alliances.The map is a public tool meant to support education, policy, community stories, and housing advocacy. [00:03:14] Covenant 101: The Clauses That Controlled Who Could Live Where Dr. Bonds explains racially restrictive covenants, how they were written into deeds, and the explicit “whites only” language that shaped neighborhoods. [00:05:24] 1948 Supreme Court Ruling: Illegal to Enforce, But Still Included What changed (and what didn’t) after the landmark decision—and how symbolic power kept segregation alive. [00:07:02] What Makes Milwaukee Different? Language, Patterns & Prevalence How Milwaukee compares to other cities and the evolving racial language found in local property records. [00:10:06] The Shocking Discoveries: Petition Covenants & Cemetery Exclusion Neighborhood-wide agreements, cemeteries restricting burial, and the sobering reality of “cradle to the grave” racism. [00:12:58] Mapping Resistance: Black Organizing, NAACP Action & Armed Protection The resistance story, Columbia Savings & Loan, legal battles, multiracial allies, and families defending their right to live where they chose. [00:24:07] How to Use the Map + Why This Project Belongs to Milwaukee How the interactive map works, community impact, 32,506 covenants uncovered, and how viewers can search, share stories, and support the work. Explore the Map YourselfSearch “Mapping Racism and Resistance UWM” in your browser to access the interactive map. https://sites.uwm.edu/mappingracismresistance/ Zoom into your neighborhood, view covenant language, see when it was enacted, and learn the historical context behind your property. Comment: What did you learn that you didn’t expect? Take the pledge: “I Dare You To Heal” →...

    30 min

  2. FEB 17

    S11 Ep 10 - Mapping Racism in Milwaukee: The Truth Behind Racial Covenants

    Did segregation in Milwaukee just “happen”? Or was it planned? In this powerful episode of The 411 Live, Beverly Taylor sits down with UW-Milwaukee researchers Dr. Anne Bonds and Dr. Derek Handley, along with volunteer Mary Roberts, to uncover the truth behind more than 32,000 racially restrictive covenants discovered across Milwaukee County. These weren’t rumors. They were written into property deeds. And they shaped generational wealth, housing access, and segregation in Milwaukee. This groundbreaking project, Mapping Racism and Resistance in Milwaukee County, reveals how intentional housing discrimination helped create the racial wealth gap we still see today. What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhat racially restrictive covenants actually saidHow segregation in Milwaukee was intentional and policy-drivenThe connection between housing discrimination and today’s racial wealth gapWhy removing covenants from deeds may erase important historyHow federal funding cuts impacted the projectWhy understanding this history is critical for moving forward [00:02:03] What Are Racial Covenants? Dr. Anne Bonds explains how racist clauses were embedded into property deeds, restricting who could live on the land. [00:05:06] 32,506 Covenants Discovered: The Shocking Numbers Researchers reveal there were three times more covenants than Black residents in the 1930s. [00:06:04] Volunteers Read 5 Million Documents Mary Roberts shares the emotional impact of transcribing dehumanizing language that compared people of color to livestock. [00:17:04] How to Look Up Your Own Address on the Map Learn how you can search your neighborhood and see whether your property had a racial covenant. [00:19:36] The Wealth Gap Connection & Why It Still Matters Today How housing discrimination directly impacts generational wealth, school funding, and why Milwaukee remains one of the most segregated cities in America. Explore the Map YourselfSearch “Mapping Racism and Resistance UWM” in your browser to access the interactive map. https://sites.uwm.edu/mappingracismresistance/ Zoom into your neighborhood, view covenant language, see when it was enacted, and learn the historical context behind your property. Click Here to Donate: https://the411live.org/donate All contributions made to The 411 Live is tax deductible to the extent permissible by law. Subscribe to our podcast so you can get alerts on upcoming podcasts and for more conversations that inform, empower, and move our communities forward. Follow, like, subscribe and watch us on our social media platforms. YouTube:...

    30 min

  3. JAN 27

    S11 Ep 9 - 2026 Housing Market Update: Interest Rates, Inventory & Buyer Strategies

    If you’ve ever said, “I’m not ready,” “I don’t qualify,” or “I can’t afford it” this episode is for you. You don’t know what’s possible until you ask. In this powerful episode of The 411 Live, host Beverly Taylor brings together two trusted housing experts to break down the real truth about today’s housing market and dismantle the myths keeping people from pursuing homeownership. Chris Stanley, Loan Officer at Fairway Independent Mortgage, and Princess Jones, Real Estate Advisor, Coach & Sales Manager at eXp Realty, share insider knowledge on credit scores, down payment myths, 100% financing programs, market conditions, equity, generational wealth, and why simply having a conversation can change everything. This episode is especially powerful for first-time buyers, renters, underrepresented communities, and anyone who believes owning a home is “out of reach.” Key Takeaways You do not need perfect credit or 20% down to buy a home100% financing programs do existMarket conditions have shifted and strategy matters more than everHomeownership builds equity, stability, and generational wealthTalking to a lender or realtor does not mean you’re buying tomorrowLocal lenders + strong realtor partnerships = stronger offers Click Here to Donate: https://the411live.org/donate All contributions made to The 411 Live is tax deductible to the extent permissible by law. Subscribe to our podcast so you can get alerts on upcoming podcasts and for more conversations that inform, empower, and move our communities forward. Follow, like, subscribe and watch us on our social media platforms. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The411Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The411Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/The411Live Instagram: a...

    30 min

  4. JAN 13

    S11 Ep 8 - "Served at the Door” Healing Marriage Through Compassion, Accountability & Forgiveness Pt 2

    In Part 2 of this powerful episode of The 411 Live, host Beverly Taylor continues the conversation with Chris and Yolanda Hinton, a couple who share their journey from emotional distance and a sexless marriage to healing, restoration, and renewed connection. The Hintons open up about how unresolved trauma, triggers, and survival behaviors impacted their relationship and how therapy, faith, forgiveness, and intentional communication helped them rebuild trust. This honest conversation explores the importance of accountability without shame, compassion over conflict, and healing individually in order to heal together. This episode aligns with The 411 Live’s “I Dare You to Heal” movement, reminding us that when individuals choose healing, families and communities are transformed. 👉 Take the pledge: https://the411live.org/i-dare-you-to-heal/ Share your pledge using #IDareYouToHeal #The411Live Key Topics: From roommates to reconnectionTrauma, triggers, and survival modeTherapy, language, and accountabilityForgiveness, compassion, and empathyRestorative justice in marriage 🎧 Listen, reflect, and take the pledge because healing isn’t just personal, it’s powerful. Why compassion, empathy, and accountability without shame are essential for restoring marriages. Click Here to Donate: https://the411live.org/donate All contributions made to The 411 Live is tax deductible to the extent permissible by law. Please Subscribe/Follow our podcast so you can get alerts on upcoming podcasts and leave a review. Follow, like, subscribe and watch us on our social media platforms. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The411Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The411Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/The411Live Instagram: a...

    30 min

  5. JAN 6

    S11 Ep 7 - “Served at the Door” How One Marriage Hit Rock Bottom and Found A Way Back (Part 1)

    In this powerful episode of The 411 Live: Real People, Real Talk, host Beverly Taylor sits down with Chris and Yolanda Hinton for a raw, honest conversation about marriage struggles that nearly ended in divorce and the healing work that helped them begin rebuilding. Chris recounts the shocking moment two women knocked on the door and served him divorce papers,“Yolanda Hinton vs. Chris Hinton.” What followed was not a dramatic argument… but a painful silence that revealed just how far apart they’d grown. Yolanda shares what pushed her to the edge: years of emotional distance, spiritual exhaustion, and mental health strain while still showing up for everyone else. Together, they unpack how unhealed trauma, unhealthy communication patterns, career pressure, and “living like roommates” can quietly freeze a relationship. Beverly connects their story to the “I Dare You to Heal” pledge, highlighting how self-care, therapy, spiritual growth, and compassion are not extras they’re survival tools for love. This is Part 1 of their journey: the brokenness, the wake-up call, and the mindset shifts that opened the door to restoration leading into Part 2 where they’ll share more about healing, rebuilding trust, and helping other couples. Key Takeaways • Silence can be just as damaging as arguing—distance becomes a slow form of disconnection. • Divorce doesn’t start with paperwork—it often starts with years of unmet needs, resentment, and emotional neglect. • Self-care is not selfish, your spiritual and emotional health directly impacts your relationship. • Marriage won’t “fix you,” it will reveal you. Expectations must shift from “make me happy” to “help me grow.” • Healing requires compassion + initiative especially when neither partner had healthy marriage models growing up. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and take the pledge because healing isn’t just personal, it’s powerful. [00:06:16] Chris describes answering the door and being served divorce papers [00:10:34] Yolanda explains why she filed: mental health, spiritual fatigue, years of coldness, resentment, and living like roommates. [00:17:27] I’ve been your father the whole time” (breakthrough moment of healing and identity) Click Here to Donate: https://the411live.org/donate All contributions made to The 411 Live is tax deductible to the extent permissible by law. Please Subscribe/Follow our podcast so you can get alerts on upcoming podcasts and leave a review. Follow, like, subscribe and watch us on our social media platforms. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The411Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The411Live Twitter: a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW5lanROaDRQM2lxUlEzakhEeVNMdlNwdnp3d3xBQ3Jtc0trTHRxMTlGTHM5VElHZk1HRjVSTVJsUnNQOVNmUWlwZXpSOW5sN1VlMFNnZzZmb09kZnk5TE5WQ3R5b05jRjV1eXJaNTlRUGV2ejBlNjNTb2RtWEg0T0Rleklrckl2WjRUTTRCZ0ZlelZLOUg1T3h0bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FThe411Live&v=Fm9ps9C7OGQ" rel="noopener...

    32 min

  6. 12/31/2025

    S11 Ep 6 - Healing Is the Resolution-The Power of Forgiveness Without Conditions

    In this episode of The 411 Live: Real People, Real Talk, host Beverly Taylor sits down with Milwaukee Pastors, Darryl Seay (Liberty and Truth Ministries) and Pastor Robert Bell (Life Church Milwaukee) for a powerful conversation on spiritual healing, forgiveness, and restorative justice through the lens of the “I Dare You to Heal” movement. Pastor Robert shares a raw, personal journey from childhood trauma, gang involvement, and years in and out of incarceration to a life-transforming moment of surrender, identity, and purpose. Together, the guests unpack what it truly means to “cancel the debt” of unforgiveness, why forgiveness is often an act of faith (not feelings), and how healing can move from personal restoration to city-wide change. Listeners are invited to take the I Dare You to Heal pledge, starting with the personal pledge and expanding into their profession and community role because when we choose healing, our city moves and hope comes alive. Key takeaways • Healing starts with a choice to stand for unity, compassion, and change. • Faith communities can be “safe places” when they become trauma-informed and action-oriented. • Forgiveness is canceling the debt and it frees the person holding the pain, even if the other person never owns it. • Forgiveness isn’t always emotional often it’s faith and obedience, not a feeling. • Restorative justice is accountability with restoration, transforming both the harmed person and the one who caused harm. • Healed people become healers, and the movement can spark real change in Milwaukee especially when it reaches and restores men. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and take the pledge because healing isn’t just personal, it’s powerful. [00:03:16] The pledge explained: 9 categories + “start with the personal pledge” [00:08:41] Pastor Robert’s turning point: first incarceration at 14 + the road of anger and survival [00:14:30] I’ve been your father the whole time” (breakthrough moment of healing and identity) [00:18:34] Public forgiveness with his mom at graduation + the “power of forgiveness” hits the room Take the pledge here. https://the411live.org/i-dare-you-to-heal/ Click Here to Donate: https://the411live.org/donate All contributions made to The 411 Live is tax deductible to the extent permissible by law. Please Subscribe/Follow our podcast so you can get alerts on upcoming podcasts and leave a review. Follow, like, subscribe and watch us on our social media platforms. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The411Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The411Live Twitter: https://twitter.com/The411Live Instagram: a...

    33 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    S11 Ep 5 - I Dare You to Heal: A Healing Movement that Transforms Communities

    In this powerful episode of The 411 Live, Executive Director LaShondra Scott is joined by Beverly Taylor to unpack the heart and purpose behind the I Dare You to Heal movement, a bold call to action rooted in love, courage, restoration, and collective responsibility. Born from LaShondra’s lived experiences and her work alongside survivors of trauma, this movement challenges individuals and institutions alike to recognize that healing is not optional, it is essential. From mental health and self-love to restorative justice and community accountability, the conversation explores how unhealed wounds shape behaviors, relationships, and systems. You learn how healing ourselves is the first step toward healing our communities. Listeners will hear why self-care is not selfish, how trauma-informed approaches can prevent re-harm, and why every sector, faith leaders, educators, athletes, business owners, law enforcement, and everyday people has a role to play. The episode also highlights upcoming initiatives, including a holistic basketball showcase designed to develop the whole athlete on and off the court. This episode is more than a discussion, it’s an invitation to take the pledge, tend to your own wounds, and help create a culture where compassion replaces conflict and unity replaces division. “With love as my compass and healing as my work, I commit my hands, my heart, and my hope to building a world where no one stands outside the circle.” I Dare You To Heal! Key TakeawaysHealing is a choice: Transformation begins when individuals and communities intentionally choose compassion, unity, and growth.Self-healing fuels community healing: Addressing personal wounds is foundational to breaking cycles of trauma and harm.Mental health matters: Trauma-informed care and awareness are critical to preventing re-traumatization and fostering real change.Love, courage, and restoration are actionable: These principles show up in daily interactions, accountability, and how we engage across differences.Healing is collective work: Every sector of society has a responsibility—and a unique role—in creating healthier, more resilient communities.The pledge is a commitment: I Dare You to Heal is not just a slogan, but a personal and communal promise to do the inner work.Whole-person development matters: Whether in sports or life, addressing emotional, mental, and spiritual health leads to stronger teamwork and leadership.Understanding triggers leads to unity: Recognizing the root of conflict opens the door to empathy, restoration, and connection. 🎧 Listen, reflect, and take the pledge—because healing isn’t just personal, it’s powerful. [00:03:12] Human trafficking awareness and healing. [00:06:18] Interviewing trauma survivors responsibly. [00:10:35] I Dare You to Heal. [00:14:59] Personal pledge for healing. [00:19:19] Healing through personal trauma. [00:25:15] Healing starts with love. [00:27:42] Business pledge and community impact. Click Here to Donate: a...

    30 min

  8. 12/02/2025

    S11 Ep 4 - Surviving, Healing, Rising: The Transformation of Zeyah Young

    From growing up in what once felt like a perfect family, to navigating trauma, family dysfunction, substance abuse, teen motherhood, violence, and life-altering health challenges, Zeyah’s journey is both heartbreaking and deeply inspiring. Through every obstacle, she found strength, purpose, and a calling to help others heal. Today, Zeyah is turning her lived experiences into leadership. As a volunteer at Froedtert Hospital and a future mental health provider, she is committed to supporting those who feel unseen, unheard, or alone because she’s lived it, survived it, and risen above it. This episode is a testimony to the power of perseverance, faith, community, and the human spirit’s ability to rebuild after devastation. Key Takeaways • The impact of childhood trauma and family breakdown and how early adversity shapes resilience. • How taking on adult responsibilities as a child shaped Zeyah’s leadership and empathy. • The dangers of unhealed trauma, including how it influences decision-making, relationships, and identity. • Why forgiveness can be an act of strength, as seen in her response to surviving an armed carjacking. • Navigating health crises, including her brain tumor diagnosis, surgery, isolation during the pandemic, and emotional recovery. • The importance of mental health support and breaking cultural stigmas, especially in the African-American community. • How community service and giving back became part of her healing journey. • Zeyah’s mission to become a social worker and launch Mrs. Z’s Prenatal Care, LLC to support families and improve mental health outcomes. Why This Episode Matters Zeyah’s story is more than survival, it’s about transformation. Her courage to confront trauma, seek healing, and help others makes this one of the most inspiring conversations on The 411 Live. If you’ve ever faced hardship, felt unseen, or struggled to find your purpose, this episode will speak to your soul. "I Dare You to Heal" is a movement of love, courage, and restoration because healing is the resolution and love is the language. In a world often marked by division and pain, this pledge calls us to choose compassion over conflict, justice over judgment, and self-care as the foundation for collective healing. I Dare YOU To Heal!! Take the Pledge at https://the411live.org/i-dare-you-to-heal #the411live #idareyoutoheal Click Here to Donate: https://the411live.org/donate All contributions made to The 411 Live is tax deductible to the extent permissible by law. Please Subscribe/Follow our podcast so you can get alerts on upcoming podcasts and leave a review. Follow, like, subscribe and watch us on our social media platforms. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@The411Live Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The411Live Twitter: a...

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The 411 Live podcast is a platform where you can learn about issues that impact your community, state and the world. It is designed to eduate and help people in the community better themselves by giving them inspiration, hope, education and direction that will motivate them to better their lives and their community as a whole. It is comprised of interviews and a wide range of information on various topics like health, schools, social issues, history, economics, real life stories, and justice.

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  • Creator
    The 411 Live
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    173
  • Rating
    Clean
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