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What songs remind you of growing up in Milwaukee?

HYFIN hosts E-commerce Summit for Black-Owned Businesses 👨🏾💻 To support and empower local Black-owned small businesses, HYFIN is set to host its first-ever E-Commerce Summit on May 18 at Ward4 in the Pritzlaff Building in partnership with 37Oaks. The all-day event provides valuable insights and resources to help entrepreneurs navigate the increasingly competitive digital marketplace. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gCbRMZhc

"After we are done reading do you want to start a revolution?" -- @creemyles IS culture. Her deep love of Black authors, books and education is clear whenever she speaks. Cree is the curator of @allwaysblack and has been featured on platforms as Essence & Teen Vogue. Come to @radiomilwaukee this Thursday, April 25 for After Dark: For The Culture. Show starts at 7pm.  This is a HYFIN x @exfabula collaboration. Get your tickets in our bio or exfabula.org! #spokenword #poetry #storytelling #milwaukee #mke #art #fortheculture

"After we are done reading do you want to start a revolution?" -- @creemyles IS culture. Her deep love of Black authors, books and education is clear whenever she speaks. Cree is the curator of @allwaysblack and has been featured on platforms as Essence & Teen Vogue. Come to @radiomilwaukee this Thursday, April 25 for After Dark: For The Culture. Show starts at 7pm.  This is a HYFIN x @exfabula collaboration. Get your tickets in our bio or exfabula.org! #spokenword #poetry #storytelling #milwaukee #mke #art #fortheculture

@crisdrawingagain is a lover of comics, books and co-owner of @lionstoothmke bookstore in Bay View. Cris Siqueira is also one of our storytellers for After Dark: For The Culture! Come hear Cris' culture story on Thursday, April 25 at @radiomilwaukee. Show starts at 7pm.  After Dark: For The Culture is a HYFIN x @exfabula collaboration. Get your tickets in our bio or exfabula.org! #spokenword #poetry #storytelling #milwaukee #mke #art #fortheculture

Our next storyteller for After Dark: For The Culture is @atsocanic! Nicole Acosta embodies creativity, womanhood and culture. She's the creator of the HOOPS Project and was the Pfister Hotel's 14th Artist in Residence.  Come hear Nicole's true, personal story next Thursday, April 25 at @radiomilwaukee. Doors open at 6:30p. Show starts at 7pm.  After Dark: For The Culture is a HYFIN x @exfabula collaboration. Get your tickets in our bio or exfabula.org! #spokenword #poetry #storytelling #milwaukee #mke #art #fortheculture

In country music, where Black voices have long been underrepresented, songwriter Alice Randall’s latest project, “My Black Country – The Songs of Alice Randall,” is a beacon of change. The album, released alongside Randall’s memoir of the same name, celebrates the Black roots and ongoing influence in the genre while showcasing the immense talent of contemporary Black female artists. Among the standout tracks is “Girls Ride Horses,” performed by the Milwaukee natives SistaStrings. SistaStrings, comprised of sisters Monique and Chauntee Ross, has been making waves in the music industry with their captivating performances and collaborations with renowned artists such as Brandi Carlile and Allison Russell. “Girls Ride Horses,” written by Alice Randall herself, is a powerful affirmation of women’s empowerment and the breaking of gender stereotypes. The song’s title and theme challenge traditional notions of masculinity in country music, asserting that girls, too, can engage in activities like horseback riding. SistaStrings‘ heartfelt duet with Randall brings the message to life, their voices intertwining in a beautiful harmony that resonates with listeners.

As Black Maternal Health Week 2024 highlights the ongoing disparities in maternal health outcomes, it's noteworthy that a Wisconsin hospital has been recognized for its efforts to improve Black maternal health. While the state faces challenges in addressing racial inequities in maternal and infant mortality rates, this hospital's work serves as an example of the progress being made and a model for other healthcare facilities to consider. However, it's essential to acknowledge that the recognition of a single hospital emphasizes the need for more widespread, systemic changes to address the underlying causes of these disparities, including racism and social determinants of health. We must continue to advocate for policies, practices, and investments prioritizing the health and well-being of Black mothers and families across Wisconsin and the nation.

🎵 "To put Black culture in a box is to deny its essence." 🎵 At HYFIN, we understand that the beauty and power of Black culture lies in its diversity and its ability to transcend boundaries. Our mission is to celebrate the rich tapestry of Black music, from the traditional to the contemporary, the local to the global. 🌍🎶 We refuse to put Black culture in a box. Instead, we amplify its essence, its power, and its limitless potential. Join us in celebrating the unboxed, unapologetic brilliance of Black culture. 🙌🏾✨ #HYFIN #BlackMusicMatters #UnboxBlackCulture #BlackCreatives #BlackEntrepreneurs #BlackCulture #Milwaukee #BlackArt #BlackMusic

Milwaukee Voters Say YES to $252M School Referendum! 🎉📚 In a nail-biting election, MPS supporters emerged victorious as the referendum passed with 41,586 votes in favor (51%) and 39,866 against (49%) - a margin of just 1,720 votes! 🗳️ This critical $252M in funding, phased in over 4 years, will: ✅ Maintain smaller class sizes ✅ Preserve art, music, PE & library programs ✅ Retain high-quality teachers & staff ✅ Expand language, career tech, & mental health resources The pro-education Vote Yes for MPS campaign, backed by teachers & advocates, overcame being outspent by opposition forces.