Tainted Waters, Tainted Futures: The Urgent Need for Action on Lead Poisoning in Milwaukee
How the documentary film Something in the Water sheds light on a harmful environmental justice concern
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A Granddaughter’s Legacy: How Death Sparked a Journey to Preserve Black History and Family Stories
After losing her grandparents, a young woman embarked on a journey to preserve their legacy and uncover her family’s history, leading her to become a filmmaker and archivist dedicated to sharing the stories of Black Milwaukeeans and preserving the histories of African American families.
SWISH: How Safety Net Programs Are A Lifeline for Milwaukeeans Working to Make Ends Meet
Hear from three voices of people who use safety net programs and how these programs have positively impacted their lives.
What Drew’s Garage Taught Me About the Racial Wealth Gap
When I was a kid, a friend handed me a full-size Gatorade after playing basketball. That’s the first time I realized the playing field wasn’t even.
Transformative Care Reaches Texas Students, Rooted in Restoring Our Inner Children
What better time than election season – an occasion of change – for being more intentional about what voices in our lives shape our self-worth and actions.
Organizers Share How They Are Replacing ‘Rugged Individualism’ with Interdependence
How often are you told you need to work through challenges on your own? The “pick yourself up by your bootstraps” phrase is often thrown at people who could really…
Texas Teachers’ Intersecting Journeys, Improve Outcomes for Students and Selves
Tune in as the two Texas educators, working at the middle school Marquez attended himself, share the surprises along their intersecting journeys.
A Mom’s Take on “Greatness for Gwinnett:” The Need for Inclusive School Curriculum
An interview with a Gwinnett County Public School parent and member of the Asian American Advocacy Fund, discussing her student’s specific needs as supported by school board run-off candidate Shana…
Temporary Pandemic EBT and SNAP Increases At Risk As Families Struggle to Afford Grocery Bills
Soaring costs put strain on parents trying to keep food on the table, and threats from some politicians to refuse to raise the debt limit could make things worse for families.
As a mother of four, the stimulus checks came right on time
A week or so before Mother’s Day, President Biden unveiled a sweeping 1.8 trillion plan to expand educational opportunities and child care for families, funded in part by the largest…