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Wednesday 5/7/25: Black mental health initiatives, "Speak.", Apostle Islands May 07, 2025

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A new initiative to address the mental health needs of Black Milwaukeeans. The film “Speak.” follows students on a persuasive speech team. Plan a trip to the Apostle Islands.

Tuesday 5/6/25: Public Allies in Milwaukee, The Dells documentary, Black Point Estate May 06, 2025

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How federal cuts affect Public Allies, an AmeriCorps program that helps develop young leaders. A documentary about young international students who work in the Wisconsin Dells. A historic home and museum in Lake Geneva.

Monday 5/5/25: Latino immigration reality and perception, undocumented rights, 'unseen' May 05, 2025

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We explore Wisconsin’s immigrant history and our perception of Latino communities. Towards an inclusive future and fighting for the rights of undocumented people. “unseen” on the life of a blind, undocumented immigrant.

Thursday 5/1/25: Cinco de Mayo on Cesar Chavez Drive, Film Fest documentaries, Zine Fest May 01, 2025

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How the Cesar Chavez BID is planning this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration differently. Documentaries at the Milwaukee Film Fest. A look into April’s Zine Fest held at Milwaukee’s Central Library.

Wednesday 4/30/25: Protest safety, Sharon Dixon, Ice Age Trail highlights Apr 30, 2025

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Protest safety ahead of May Day marches in Milwaukee and across the country. Sharon Dixon – a local LGBTQ pioneer bearing witnes to six decades of support. What Wisconsin’s Ice Age Trail has to offer.

Tuesday 4/29/25: Protests against judicial arrests, one-year UWM encampment retrospective, Live at Lake Effect Apr 29, 2025

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A year after student encampments against the war in Gaza, anti-war activists are marching with labor unions and immigrant rights groups in opposition to Trump. Wisconsin’s historic beer buildings. Live at Lake Effect.

Monday 4/28/25: ABLE, film fest shorts, historic recipes Apr 28, 2025

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How Audio and Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE) helps individuals with print disabilities. Preview the many shorts programs you can see during the Milwaukee Film Festival. A historic recipe book.

Thursday 4/24/25: Earth Day and garden prep, Bubbler Talk, the power of film festivals Apr 24, 2025

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Earth Day celebrations and preparing a garden for the new season. A devastating fire that reshaped the city of Milwaukee. Group Chat discusses the power of film festivals.

Wednesday 4/23/25: BlueGreen Alliance, Chirp Chat, should cats be outdoors? Apr 23, 2025

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How marginalized people in Milwaukee are impacted by climate change. The wonders of warbler season. Whether cats should be allowed outdoors and managing their adventurous aspirations.

Tuesday 4/22/25: Love and outer space, tribal schools and water, UWM and underwater volcanoes Apr 22, 2025

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A new documentary about love and outer space. A program helping tribal schools across the Great Lakes region test for safe drinking water. A UWM professor researching ocean volcanoes.

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