Milwaukee PBS Digital
Segments from our award-winning broadcast programs, 10thirtysix, Adelante, Black Nouveau and The Arts Page. We will also feature never before heard or seen digital-first segments and specials! Tune in and be informed, entertained and updated about all things Milwaukee!
Episodes
Tony Macias has been a long time resident at the House of RAD. The House of RAD, which has been in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood since it's inception, is in the process of moving to a new, bigger location in the Menomonee River Valley. They have doubled the space of the original location and, consequently, Tony has doubled the space of his studio, Looking Wolf Studios. This has allowed Tony to start t...
BLACK NOUVEAU reminds viewers about their rights for the upcoming Spring Election. We also feature poetry by Jonah Denae, and preview the Milwaukee Rep's "Ain't Misbehavin'." And, a profile of Rev. Joseph Ellwanger, a Lutheran minister minister who worked with Dr. Martin Luther King during the Civil Rights Movement before coming to Milwaukee.
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Donzaleigh Abernathy, daughter of Rev. Dr. Ralph Abernathy and goddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., talks about her experiences growing up in the Civil Rights Movement
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Who were those who were helping freedom seekers travel through Wisconsin on the Underground Railroad? What were their motivations and why they were willing to risk violating federal law to do it?
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Explore the story of Joshua Glover, and learn how with the help of the citizens of Wisconsin he was broken out of jail and escaped to freedom in Canada.
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Discover the history of Caroline Quarlls, the first documented freedom seeker to travel through the state of Wisconsin, as told by her great, great, great granddaughter.
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Pete Klockau is a cartoonist, illustrator, and life long collector. He loves vintage toys, classic horror movies, and vinyl records. Several years ago Pete and his wife developed a fondness for tiki bars. The ambience and aesthetic of these establishments captivated both of them. Tiki bars offered an experience that transported them to a different world and a different time.
Together they started collecting tik...
Learn the history of the Fugitive Slave Act, the law that would change what slavery looked like and how the bill empowered an anti-slavery movement in Wisconsin.
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In the wake of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, freedom seekers began fleeing North, following Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers through the state into Canada to safety. Join Milwaukee PBS as we explore National Historic Landmarks, hear accounts of what empowered those who fled to escape and uncover what still remains of Wisconsin’s role in The Underground Railroad.
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Wilbur and Ardie Halyard founded Columbia Savings and Loan, Wisconsin’s first Black-owned bank, to help Black families access credit and buy homes in segregated Milwaukee. Beyond their groundbreaking work in finance, the Halyards were deeply involved in community activism, including revitalizing local chapters of the NAACP. Their legacy lives on today through the streets that bear their names and through Halyard Park, th...
Neto Atkinson, a bilingual Art Therapist and Professional Counselor,
uses the creative process for healing and self-discovery, focusing
on building cultural bridges in Milwaukee. Today, he will discuss his artistic philosophy, his new space, the "Catacombs of Neto" gallery, and his vision of art as medicine. This story is a production with Adam Lilley, director of The Arts Page on Milwaukee PBS.
Three conversations on Adelante! Greisa Martínez-Rosas (United We Dream) on immigration justice; Luis Noe-Bustamante (Pew Research Center) analyzing Latino opinion on Donald Trump; and activist Kayla Kuo from Milwaukee Anti-War on peace activism.
Hoy en ¡Adelante!, tres conversaciones: Greisa Martínez-Rosas (United We Dream) sobre la justicia inmigratoria; Luis Noe-Bustamante (Pew Research Center) analizan...
Edna Ferber, the Pulitzer Prize–winning novelist who grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin, sharpened her storytelling skills as a reporter for the Milwaukee Journal. From her Midwest roots to the Hollywood adaptations of her bestselling books — including the iconic “Showboat” — we explore how Ferber’s sharp wit, bold characters and sweeping narratives made her one of America’s most celebrated literary voices.
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Black Nouveau speaks with Element Everest-Blanks, Amplifier in Residence at the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
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Step inside The Catacombs of Neto, a bilingual art museum in the heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. Guatemalan-born artist and art therapist Neto Atkinson talks about his vision for a space where art is accessible to all. Neto uses the creative process as a tool for healing and self-discovery. He transforms ideas big and small into vibrant, soulful masterpieces that invite personal introspection and thoughtful con...
Jimmy Banks discovered the game of soccer while growing up in the Westlawn Housing Project and soon became an All-American player at Custer High School. He then went on to play for the U.S. national team in the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. But he's most remembered for returning home to grow the game in Milwaukee's Black neighborhoods and for all he did off the field.
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Charlotte Partridge and Miriam Frink have been called the “matriarchs of Milwaukee modernism.” The two visionaries founded the Layton School of Art, which would eventually become the spiritual predecessor of the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Their bold ideas left an indelible mark on the city’s creative landscape — even after the women were coerced to step away from the very institution they built. Their legac...
“Someday” by Mark Richard is a hopeful and forward-looking song about embracing change and believing in what’s to come. Blending heartfelt vocals and reflective lyrics, the track captures the spirit of optimism that inspired the title of his album Someday. It’s a reminder that growth, peace, and possibility are always just ahead — maybe not today, but someday. 🌤️
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We preview the upcoming "The Flavors of Africa Gala."
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Artists do what they do because they are in love with the world. That's why great works of art often depict scenes from nature or daily life. Think of the paintings by Georgia O'Keefe of the varied landscapes of New Mexico or A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat, the painting Cameron was captivated by in Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
Art often imitates life because life mov...
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