How did two women redefine Milwaukee's creative identity and establish the foundation for professional art education in our city? Charlotte Partridge and Miriam Frink founded the Layton School of Art, the predecessor to the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Though they were eventually forced to step away from their roles, their influence on the region's modernism and creative landscape remains a resilient part of our local history. ➡️ Catch a new episode every other Tuesday on our website and

Rising from the Westlawn Housing Projects to the FIFA World Cup requires a level of talent and dedication that defines the spirit of Milwaukee sports history. The journey of Jimmy Banks extends far beyond his appearance on the world’s biggest stage in Italy. As a Custer High School All-American, Banks shattered local barriers before representing the United States in the 1990 World Cup. Following his professional career, he dedicated his life to cultivating soccer in Milwaukee’s Black neighborhoo

Breaking nearly every professional barrier in a city requires a level of resilience that redefines local history. ⚖️✨ This 2010 interview from the Black Nouveau archives chronicles the life of the late Vel Phillips, a figure whose legacy is woven into the very fabric of Milwaukee. As the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Wisconsin Law School and the first to serve as a judge in Wisconsin, Phillips shattered expectations and forged new paths. Milwaukee PBS presents this vital c