Send us a text Between 1916 and 1970, roughly six million African-Americans living in the South uprooted their families to migrate to cities in the West and North. They came seeking the promise of a better life; escape from racial violence, better jobs, higher wages, and better educational opportunities. Milwaukee and Wisconsin began to feel the sh…

Send us a text Get a front-row seat to performances by your favorite Milwaukee musicians. For RHYTHM CAFE MKE, Milwaukee PBS teams up with Anodyne Coffee Roasting in the heart of the Walker's Point neighborhood to bring you exclusive, original and up-close performances. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream…

Send us a text Did you know new videogames are still being created for the NES? That's right, the almost 4 decade old videogame console is still chuggin'! While traveling around the country with his indie rock band, Spaceraft, Jordan and his bandmates spent their free time playing old NES favorites like Tecmo Bowl and Excitebike. He grew to appreci…

Send us a text Veteran mental health is often a battle that includes depression, PTSD, anxiety and symptoms from traumatic brain injury. Many suffer in silence, feeling misunderstood or isolated in their struggles. This segment of "How We Heal" focuses on two veterans healing through treatment and community. www.markdivinecouragefoundation.org http…

Send us a text Meditation has become a popular technique for dealing with stress and anxiety. Today we join a meditation class to learn about the practice and hear first hand how exercising "mindful awareness" can improve mental health. We visit Shambhala Meditation Center of Milwaukee to learn more. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.o…

Send us a text Nature is a key component of positive mental health with current research showing its impact on depression, anxiety, attention and mood. In this segment, we explore the simple ways we can connect with the natural spaces around us Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream…

Send us a text Psychotherapist Elizabeth Cramer continues her series How We Heal with a look at equine therapy. Working with animals, and in this case horses, can be very helpful in terms of building self-confidence, leadership, growth, assertiveness, self-worth, emotional regulation, building relationships, following directions. Find more programs…

Send us a text Today we explore the benefits of Art Therapy as we join Mental Health America Lakeshore's Mindful Art & Hike event at Riveredge Nature Center. We speak with a mother and son about why art has been an important part of their adoption and mental health journey and how the process of art can help us heal. Find more programs at https://w…

Send us a text A local woman shares her journey with depression with psychotherapist and producer Elizabeth Cramer so others know it's not easy, but you can find ways to manage your mental health. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream

Send us a text Music journalist A. Scott Galloway joins “Black Nouveau,” to discuss a newly released recording of a live Al Jarreau concert performed at the Childe Harold in 1976. The album, “WOW” begins a commemoration and celebration of Jarreau’s birth 85 years ago. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream…

Send us a text We talk with producer and filmmaker Felicia D. Henderson about her new award winning short film, “The Rebel Girls.” Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/streamAv Milwaukee PBS

Send us a text We look back on the recent Milwaukee Fatherhood Summit, held towards the end of last year at the Milwaukee Academy of Sciences. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/streamAv Milwaukee PBS

Send us a text Former journalist, now author Vivian King discusses her new children’s book, “Grace Welcomes the Lady Next Door.” Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/streamAv Milwaukee PBS

Send us a text Finding affordable childcare is a challenge for many families in Wisconsin. Diana Rico, an Early Childhood Education Ambassador for the Wisconsin Shares Child Care Program discusses available resources. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/streamAv Milwaukee PBS

Send us a text Clayborn Benson, III, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum explains the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/streamAv Milwaukee PBS

Send us a text This month on Black Nouveau, producer Everett Marshburn begins with a story about the efforts of the Atkins family to keep the accomplishments of one of their ancestors, Sister Rosetta AKA "The Godmother of Rock N Roll" Tharpe alive. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream…

Send us a text Hear from Racine’s own Caron Butler, recently inducted into his county's Sports Hall of Fame. 🏅 Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/streamAv Milwaukee PBS

Send us a text Bembé Drum and Dance is a community-based cultural organization that promotes intergenerational connection through Afro-Latinx arts. It was founded in 2015 and created with local educators and artists. Bembé Drum and Dance es una organización cultural comunitaria que promueve la conexión intergeneracional a través de las artes afrola…

Send us a text Bembé, a community-driven organization, was founded in 2015 along with local educators and artists. In this second part of the story, we’ll see how this organization creates spaces for connection among young people, families, and their Afro-Latin roots, integrating them into everyday life. Bembé, una organización impulsada por la com…

Send us a text In honor of Veterans Day, we spotlight a Vietnam Vet seeking a bond with his late father, a WWII soldier. And historian Joe William Trotter discusses how Black Americans helped shape urban America while fighting for their rights in his book Building the Black City. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream…

Send us a text We take you behind the scenes of Marie and Rosetta at the Milwaukee Rep, exploring the legacy of Marie Knight and Sister Rosetta Tharpe, two gospel trailblazers who shaped the sound of rock and roll. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/streamAv Milwaukee PBS

Send us a text On another important topic and in the face of the presidential election, in the fourth part of the series “Vote 2024 Table Talk” a production of Marquette University, Milwaukee PBS and Adelante! We talk about the topic: Immigration. En otro tema importante y de frente a la elección presidencial, en la cuarta parte de la serie “Vote 2…

Send us a text Black Nouveau host Earl Arms interviews Clarence P. Nicholas, President of the Milwaukee Chapter of the NAACP celebrating its 100th anniversary Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/streamAv Milwaukee PBS

Send us a text In the third installment of the Vote 2024 Table Talk series, a collaboration between Marquette University, Milwaukee PBS, and ADELANTE, we’ll delve into the state of democracy in light of the upcoming presidential elections. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/streamAv Milwaukee PBS

Send us a text Black Nouveau interviews Dr. Eve Hall, President and CEO of the Milwaukee Urban League which is celebrating its 105th Anniversary. Find more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/streamAv Milwaukee PBS