FEATURED: Videocast
Kevan Penvose: Allowing faith to shape our lives more than the world does
It does not require spending much time with the Pastor of Unity Lutheran Church to realize he is not just doing a job but living out his true calling, a view Kevan Penvose held for his own father’s ministry. His love for the Bay View community is obvious from the work...
Marcia Thomas reflects on three decades of USA for Africa
During the Charles Allis Art Museum’s exhibit of “Inspiring Change: The Photography of Chip Duncan and Mohamed Amin,” PBS Milwaukee’s Joanne Williams spoke with Marcia Thomas for a few minutes about USA for Africa, and the Milwaukee Independent was able to film the...
UAV Drone adds a new aerial perspective to local photojournalism
What started as a military program to do battlefield reconnaissance without endangering the life of a human pilot, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) can now be heard buzzing the skies of every entertainment venue or event in Milwaukee. The common bit of advice offered to...
FEATURED: Audiocast
Audio: Voices from August 28 and Milwaukee’s Fair Housing Marches
Beginning on August 28, 1967, the Milwaukee NAACP Youth Council/Commandos, Father James Groppi, Alderperson Vel Phillips and a host of activists and community members marched for over 200 consecutive nights to demand an end to housing segregation. The marches helped...
Audio: Main Street designation ceremony for MLK Drive BID
This audio was recorded during the announcement event, when the Historic King Drive BID was officially designated the newest Wisconsin Main Street. Speakers included Representative David Bowen, Daphne Jones of Malone’s Fine Sausage, Deshea Agee and LaMarr...
Audio: Youth learn trade skills at Westlawn sports complex build
YouthBuild is an alternative education program that provides job training and educational opportunities for at-risk youth ages 16 to 24. Participants learn construction skills while constructing or rehabilitating affordable housing for low-income or homeless families...
FEATURED: Podcast
The GoGedders Podcast: Elmer Moore
Director of Scale Up Milwaukee Elmer Moore stops by the podcast. He shares stories about his upbringing, experiencing 9/11, Scale Up Milwaukee and more.
Time & The Mystery Podcast: D. A. Wallach
To describe D.A. Wallach in one word is impossible. One sentence? Near impossible. In one podcast? You be the judge. While attending Harvard University, D.A.’s newly formed band, Chester French, made a bold decision to stop playing shows. Instead, they got jobs at the university’s studio, learned the trade, and made a record. This decision lead to a bidding war between Kanye West and Pharrell Williams, touring the world, a 2nd record, a cameo in the movie La La Land and his current passion, investing in the sciences. Above all of these accomplishments, D.A. is incredibly kind and enjoyable to be with.
The GoGedders Podcast: Mike Drescher
Okanjo & Vibrant Body Company founder, media entrepreneur Mike Drescher joins us on the podcast. We discuss how he got his start, how he scaled and sold his first company, his acting career, new ventures and more.
