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    • 4.4 • 13 Ratings

Our flagship program finds the stories in Milwaukee that lift your spirits, prompt you to think, make you feel grateful and inspire you to do more. They connect you to our community, shining a spotlight on what is good about the city, what still needs work, and what makes it Uniquely Milwaukee.

    Inside ‘The Great Milwaukee Block Party: Community Resilience During the RNC

    Inside ‘The Great Milwaukee Block Party: Community Resilience During the RNC

    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. 

    • 24 min
    An inside look at Milwaukee's Hydroponics STEM program

    An inside look at Milwaukee's Hydroponics STEM program

    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.

    • 20 min
    Milwaukee's Drag Star: Interview with ‘Melee the Queen’ and the Legacy of Drag

    Milwaukee's Drag Star: Interview with ‘Melee the Queen’ and the Legacy of Drag

    • 19 min
    Milwaukee choreographer challenges ballet traditions, gender norms

    Milwaukee choreographer challenges ballet traditions, gender norms

    On this episode of Uniquely Milwaukee, I sat down with Dawn Springer and dancers Rachel Malehorn, Janel Hutchison and Sejain Bastidas to talk about “Step of Two”, bringing your life into your dance and what it means to move the needle toward more inclusivity within the industry. 

    • 33 min
    A Rhythmic Bond: Afro-Latino Dance and Drum at Bembé

    A Rhythmic Bond: Afro-Latino Dance and Drum at Bembé

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

    • 12 min
    From Runway to Workshop: Tonda Thompson's Journey to Empower Black Women Through Woodworking

    From Runway to Workshop: Tonda Thompson's Journey to Empower Black Women Through Woodworking

    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.

    • 31 min

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