“We Just Barely Got By”: Voices of the Silent Generation Posted on May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 by Trinity Seiber 1940. Mobile City, Alabama. City of Oppression and the lingering shadow of Jim Crow. Sharecroppers in backwoods scratching to make a dollar to feed a whole family in a 600 square feet home. Whites Only signs on every corner. Dora Lou Gamble was born. She was brought into a world where everything was black & […]
Analysis: Detained Sarsour Bridged Milwaukee’s Palestinian and Jewish Communities Posted on May 17, 2026May 17, 2026 by Faiz Sajjad The first thing many Milwaukee community members think of regarding the Islamic Society of Milwaukee President Salah Sarsour is not politics. They mention his warmth. At the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, Sarsour greeted guests at the entrance before community events. During pro-Palestinian protests, he checked in on organizers and helped coordinate the events. During funerals, […]
Finding Love in Jalisco Posted on May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 by Joselyn Vega In this Media Milwaukee podcast episode, Joselyn Vega explores the love story between her parents, Ana and Felipe.
UWM Health Center Connects Students With Crucial Services Posted on May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 by Abram Zell As rising costs make healthcare harder to access, UW-Milwaukee’s Student Health and Wellness Center seeks to provide students with the resources they need at low costs. Abram Zell reports.
Local Teacher Recalls Insider Access to Iconic American Bands Posted on May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 by Nina Marks Amy Marks attended college near Seattle during some of the most pivotal times in contemporary music history. In this episode of the Media Milwaukee podcast, she shares the experience with her daughter, Nina.
Landing Alone: A Fictional Podcast Mystery Posted on May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 by Moon Lafler With no one around, you find a personal recorder on the ground set to playback, with a file seemingly waiting for you. Moon Lafler produced this Media Milwaukee podcast.
Grandmother was Inspiration for Baking Business Posted on May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 by Briceon Monk Shnisha Berry is an entrepreneur who is the owner of Mia Charming Sweets. You can find Mia Charming Sweets on Facebook at Mia Charming Sweets and Instagram at mia charming sweetllc.
From Grief to Growth: Healing Through Faith and Service Posted on May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 by Jaci Merchant After facing the loss of her grandmother and her parents’ devastating cancer diagnoses, 22-year-old UWM senior Kailey Wille found renewed faith, strength and peace by giving back to the Milwaukee community at Bradford Beach.
A New Chance For Brookfield Square Mall – The First Brookfield Winter Farmer’s Market Posted on April 23, 2026April 23, 2026 by Alexis Knecht Brookfield Square Mall has been on the decline for years, with the space vacant, stores empty, individuals like Even Nevals wanted to make use of the aging building. A new event has allowed for the mall to go from desolate to swarming with energy every weekend. “All these years I’ve been wondering why don’t we […]
Behind the Scenes at the UWM Union Loading Dock Posted on April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by Edvin Marcks Liz Murphy reveals the inner workings of the UWM Union and the sense of community it has fostered.
Special Dish Brings Back Memories of European Roots Posted on April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by Jaci Merchant Paul Denz enjoys several things about cooking, especially when it comes to memories of his mom and his home country of Germany.
Kitchen Produces Good Food, Good Friends Posted on April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by Nina Marks Student journalist Nina Marks returns to her old stomping grounds in a kitchen where she used to work and catches up with old coworkers.