Heal the Hood - Milwaukee's Acting Police Chief, Jeffrey Norman

A new Milwaukee public art campaign is elevating work from LGBTQ+ artists, hoisting powerful images skyward in celebration of diversity, on a dozen billboards around the county.

Heal the Hood - Leaders Igniting Transformation

Radio Milwaukee was on site at the Heal the Hood Block party in July and spoke with dozens of attendees, organizers and community groups where were there. In this segment, we hear from 414 Life Director Derrick Rogers about how his organization is actively working to prevent violence in Milwaukee.

Heal the Hood 9th semi-annual block party was held last weekend at 9th and Ring in Milwaukee. Radio Milwaukee asked organizers what kind of healing is needed most right now.

Two years ago, activist Quanita 'Tay' Jackson was killed in Milwaukee's Moody Park by a stray bullet. Now, artists are working to transform a three basketball courts in the park to help the community gather there once again, in peace.

If you're responsible for keeping kids entertained this summer, MilwaukeeWithKids.com has your back. 88Nine's Nate Imig chats with website founder Calie Herbst about maximizing your Milwaukee summer with kids.

In the last year, Barbara Cerda has helped countless children in Milwaukee gain access to age and culturally appropriate books. Under her alter-ego "Barby the Book Fairy," she has committed to stocking up Little Free Libraries on Milwaukee's South Side, growing from managing 5 to 27 stations in less than a year.

In our extended conversation with Jason Rae, President & CEO of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, we cover how it was founded and how it has grown to nearly 700 partner businesses and organizations in less than 10 years. We also discuss the other half of the organization's work which helps business owners to launch and stay in business in Wisconsin. Rae also shares labor statistics about the work still needed to create an inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ people.

For the second year in a row in MIlwaukee, activists from the LGBTQ+ community -- and their allies -- flooded the streets in Walker's Point for the March with Pride event on Sunday, June 13. Hear from lead organizer Montel Infiniti Ross and co-organizer Elle Halo