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Brandi Iberia speaks with Meghan, Treatment Foster Care Recruiter for La Causa & Latonya, Foster Parent about how YOU can join the conversation and become a Forster parent. lacausa.org

Brandi Iberia speaks with Meghan, Treatment Foster Care Recruiter for La Causa & Latonya!

Today on Focus on Milwaukee, we’re honored to welcome Dr. Keyimani Alford—known to many as “Dr. Key.” He’s a nationally recognized speaker, higher education leader, and author whose upcoming memoir Oakland Hills, Milwaukee Rivers: A Memoir of Survival, Identity, and Purpose dives deep into his journey of trauma, healing, and personal transformation.

Brandi Iberia talks to Dr. Keyimani Alford about new Memoir!

Don Black Talks to Kwabena Antoine Nixon about The Summer Edition.......4 Big Events to celebrate the summer in Milwaukee. 

Don Black Talks to Kwabena Antoine Nixon about "We Do It For The Culture Block Party"-- The Nike Edition

Felix Verdin and Shalina Ali of True Skool talk to Earl Stokes about Summer Park Jam 25! TRUE Skool, Inc.'s Summer Park Jam takes  over the Marcus Performing Arts Center's Peck Pavilion Saturday, August 9th from noon till 8 p.m. This FREE and family-friendly hip-hop culture festival featuyres:

 Live performances & DJs
Special guests: hip-hop legends EPMD with DJ Scratch
 Children's activities with interactive art walls and games
"Best Threats in The Midwest" graffiti & breakin' battles with ca$h prizes!
Food trucks & local vendors
 Skate park with ramps & rails

Earl Stokes talks to True Skool about Summer Park Jam 25 featuring EPMD

As students prepare for a new school year with a new generation of teachers, Teach for America Milwaukee is emphasizing some helpful tips for families to make the transition from home to the classroom easier for their students and school communities.  Brandi Iberia talked to Mike Ngyuyen - Executive Director for Teach for America. 

Brandi Iberia talks to Mike Nguyen of Teach for America

Earl Stokes talks to the legendary Stephanie Mills

Friday, September 5th, is the Open House for the City of Milwaukee Office of African American Affairs. The event is an opportunity to tour the building, connect with community partners, and learn about the many resources available through the office. Earl Stokes talks to the new director Office of African American Affairs, Melissa Buford, about the event.

Earl Stokes talks to the director of the City of Milwaukee Office of African American Affairs, Melissa Buford

 

Brandi Iberia talks to Vanessa D. Johnson — a registered nurse, licensed massage therapist, certified lactation specialist, and doula. She leads Birth Workers United, Incorporated, a nonprofit committed to bridging the gap between emotional and medical care during pregnancy and beyond. Vanessa and her team are preparing for the 5th Annual “It Takes a Village: Community Baby Shower & Resource Fair” happening Saturday, September 13th at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society. This event not only celebrates expecting families but also raises awareness about maternal and infant health in our city — especially the disparities affecting Black mothers and babies.   

Brandi Iberia talks to Vanessa Johnson of Birth Workers United, Inc.

Here in Milwaukee, the disparities around infant and maternal health are especially alarming, particularly for Black mothers and babies. But there’s an upcoming event that’s bringing the community together with resources, education, and support. It’s called the Improving Infant and Maternal Health Event, happening Saturday, September 20th from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Embassy Center MKE.  It’s free, it’s for expectant mothers, new parents, fathers, and support partners, and it’s all about bridging gaps, offering culturally responsive care, and making sure families have the resources they need.  Brandi Iberia spoke with  Dalvery Blackwell, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the African American Breastfeeding Network, Joshua Liston, Founder and Executive Director of Dad Doula, LLC,  Keisha Williams, psychotherapist with Healthy Start for Growing Families, and Elder Deborah Bent, Team Leader for The Healing Network Ministry. 

Brandi Iberia talks to Dalvery Blackwell - African American Breastfeeding Network, Joshua Liston - Dad Doula, LLC, Keisha Williams - Healthy Start for Growing Families, and Elder Deborah Bent - The Healing Network Ministry.

Don Black talks to Byron Stripling about Disco Divas with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Arriving exclusively in theaters on September 26, Warner Bros. Pictures introduces One Battle After Another, written, directed and produced by Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood, Magnolia, Boogie Nights) and starring Academy Award and BAFTA winners Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro, and Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor and Chase Infiniti. The film tells the story of washed-up revolutionary Bob (DiCaprio), who exists in a state of stoned paranoia, surviving off-grid with his spirited, self-reliant daughter, Willa (Infiniti). When his evil nemesis (Penn) resurfaces after 16 years and she goes missing, the former radical scrambles to find her, with father and daughter both battling the consequences of his past.

Chase Infiniti is best known for her breakout performance in David E. Kelley’s Apple TV+ Limited Series Presumed Innocent opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Ruth Negga. Since its release in June 2024, the series has become Apple TV+’s most-watched drama. Infiniti also recently wrapped production for Hulu’s The Testaments, the highly awaited spinoff of The Handmaid’s Tale. Infiniti leads the series which takes place 15 years after the events of The Handmaid’s Tale and tells the story of a new generation of young women in Gilead.


Brandi Iberia talks to Chase Infiniti - One Battle After Another

Today we’re highlighting a program that has been making a difference in the lives of children across our community for more than 30 years — Potawatomi Casino Hotel’s Heart of Canal Street. Since 1994, this program has donated more than 21 million dollars to local children’s charities, helping to put food on tables, keep kids safe, and inspire young minds through the arts. This year, 30 organizations will be blessed through Heart of Canal Street. Brandi Iberia spoke to Jay Saunders, Senior Public Relations Manager at Potawatomi Casino Hotel, and Heidi Chada, Interim President & CEO of Centers for Independence. 

Brandi Iberia speaks with Jay Saunders and Heidi Chada about the Heart of Canal Street Campaign!

Don Black talks with Tannette Johnson-Elie, the President of NABJ-Milwaukee and Adrienne Bryant, the Executive Director of Moreland OB-GYN and the President-Elect of the National Association of Health Services Executives about the Black Women’s Health Panel happening at the newly opened Martin Luther King Library Branch, 2901 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive on Saturday October 11th.

Don Black discusses the NABJ Milwaukee's Black Women’s Health Panel

Brandy and Monica are coming together for the first time ever on one stage — The Boy Is Mine Tour, coming to Fiserv Forum Friday, October 17th. 

 Two GRAMMY-winning icons. One unforgettable night. 

Tickets on sale at ticketmaster.com

Brandi Iberia talks to Brandy and Monica about The Boy is Mine Tour!

Brandi Iberia spoke with Becca Marszalkowski, Public Health Strategist with the Southwest Suburban Health Department, which serves the communities of West Allis, Greenfield, and West Milwaukee about public health, prevention, and saving lives — specifically the work being done to fight the opioid crisis right here in our area. 

Brandi Iberia talks with Becca Marszalkowski about solutions for the opioid crisis in our area.

Erin Ulunma Eregbu-Lomas is the founder of ROOTED WELL™, a regenerative wellness initiative that blends landscape design, food growing, and cultural engagement to build stronger, healthier, and more resilient communities. What started as a personal project during her run for Miss Diaspora Nigeria USA 2025 has grown into a movement — one that’s redefining how Milwaukee sees land: not just as decoration, but as a living system that can feed us, teach us, and empower us.

Brandi Iberia talks to Erin Ulunma Eregbu-Lomas about the Rooted Well Initiative

Y’all, we are so excited for this one! Our Jammin’ Mic Check Artist for October is a powerhouse vocalist, songwriter, and performer — Tasha Nicole. Born in Chicago, raised right here in Milwaukee, and rooted in the soul of gospel and classic R&B, Tasha’s voice has been moving audiences for over 30 years. From church choirs to theater stages to headlining her own shows, she’s built a reputation as one of Milwaukee’s most dynamic and versatile artists. And with her latest single, “Special Kind of Love,” she’s giving us a soulful, heartfelt anthem that’s already got listeners hooked. 

Brandi Iberia interviews October Jammin’ Mic Check Artist – Tasha Nicole

Historian and Monroe native Andrea Nolen is the author of Lincoln’s Counterfeiters: The Wisconsin Gang That Funded the Union and Started the Chicago Mob. The book traces the unbelievable true story of a group of 19th-century counterfeiters whose secret Wisconsin operation helped finance the Union during the Civil War — and later influenced everything from the Chicago mob to the Ziegfeld Follies and even the New Age movement.  Andrea joins us to share how one forgotten Wisconsin gang helped shape the course of American history.  

Brandi Iberia talks to author Andrea Nolan!

Milwaukee’s own Nichole Muex is the creator and producer of the Common Threads for Cancer Awareness Fashion Show — an event that honors her late mother’s life while uplifting cancer survivors, caregivers, and families walking through the journey of healing.  
Her vision is simple yet powerful: to bring people of all backgrounds together to recognize one truth — that cancer does not discriminate, and we are all connected by this common thread.  

Nichole joins us today to share how she’s turning grief into grace — and fashion into a platform for awareness and unity. 
 

Brandi Iberia talks to Nichole Muex about Common Threads for Cancer Awareness Fashion Show!

Don Black talks to the legendary Large Professor his hip hop career, what record he wished he produced, what collab he wishes he would have don and DJing Mosh Wah's Birthday Party at The Cooperage!

Don Black talks to Hip Hop legend Large Professor

Today on Focus on Milwaukee, we’re diving into a story that sits at the intersection of creativity, community, and career opportunity. 

Culture x Design is a Milwaukee-based social impact branding and experiential marketing agency using creativity to build connection — helping brands tell authentic stories and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and positive change. 

This fall, they’re teaming up with Quad to host Empower & Connect: Career & Community Networking Night — an immersive, music-filled, community-centered experience that reimagines the traditional job fair. Instead of folding tables and flyers, imagine DJs, food, local employers, and hands-on workshops designed to turn job searching into something meaningful, social, and inspiring. 

Brandi Iberia talks to Geraud Blanks, Managing Director of Culture x Design about how Empower + Connect is bringing Milwaukee’s creative and professional worlds together in a whole new way.

Brandi Iberia talks to Geraud Blanks, Managing Director of Culture x Design about Empower + Connect

Healing can take many forms — and sometimes, the simplest tools can open the deepest doors. Today, we’re talking about a creative pathway to emotional renewal that’s capturing hearts right here in our city. Local artist and emotional wellness advocate Sherrell [V] has created something truly special — a therapeutic coloring book designed to nurture the soul, process grief, and offer hope through art. With powerful symbols like angel wings, glowing lanterns, and doves, each page is more than a picture — it’s an invitation to breathe, reflect, and heal.

Brandi Iberia talks with Sherrell V about Coloring for the Soul!

Outreach Community Health Centers has become a trusted name in our community, offering everything from primary and prenatal care to chronic disease management, dental services, mental health support, and more — all under one roof. With five locations across the city, their mission is simple but powerful: to make quality healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of background or circumstance.  Brandi Iberia spoke with Ebony Ssali - Marketing Director with Outreach Community Health Centers to share how they’re meeting Milwaukee’s health needs — one patient, one family, one neighborhood at a time.

Brandi Iberia talks to Ebony Ssali - Marketing Director with Outreach Community Health Centers

The 2025 Holiday Folk Fair International returns Friday, November 21 through Sunday, November 23 at the Exposition Center at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis. This year’s theme — “Celebrate the Culture of Traditional Music” — invites visitors to explore how rhythm, song, and movement connect us all across languages, nations, and generations.  

From international performers and artisans to world cuisine, interactive exhibits, and even a naturalization ceremony welcoming new citizens — this is more than a fair; it’s a celebration of humanity.  Brandi Iberia spoke with Paul Trebian, President and CEO of the International Institute of Wisconsin, producers of the Folk Fair, to share what’s new, what’s returning, and why this tradition continues to mean so much to Milwaukee. 

Brandi Iberia spoke with Paul Trebian about the 2025 Holiday Folk Fair International

Hunger Task Force is Milwaukee’s Free & Local food bank and Wisconsin’s anti-hunger leader, making sure no one in our community goes without healthy, nutritious food. For decades, they’ve been meeting people where they are — from mobile markets and community food drives to The Farm and statewide advocacy that supports seniors, children, and families in need. 

Brandi Iberia talked to Matt King from Hunger Task Force to share how this organization continues to fight food insecurity, updates on the impacts of the government shutdown on FoodShare, what’s happening this holiday season, and how we can all be part of the solution. 

Brandi Iberia talks to Matt King with Hunger Task Force

Holidays are supposed to be magical, but let’s be honest — they can also be a lot. From tense family gatherings and unrealistic expectations to juggling emotions and traditions, it’s easy to lose sight of peace. Brandi Iberia talked with Rev. Dr. Terrlyn L. Curry Avery, also known as Dr. TLC — a licensed psychologist, ordained minister, author, and creator of the term “pastologist,” which combines psychology and pastoral care. Her work helps people find balance between faith, healing, and self-awareness — especially when life feels overwhelming.  

Brandi Iberia talks to Dr. TLC about how to emotionally navigate the holidays

This month’s Jammin’ Mic Check Artist of the Month is a man whose music feels like a whole experience — soulful, intentional, and rooted in truth. 

Born in Mississippi and now representing right here in Milwaukee, Chris Crain is a vocalist, pianist, songwriter, producer — and a storyteller through and through. 

His sound blends Soul, Jazz, R&B, Blues, Gospel, even a little Country, into something unmistakably his own. He’s worked with legends like Mark Kibble from Take 6, Marva King, Eric Roberson, Frank McComb — the list goes on. 

His new 13-track album Dreams is a three-year labor of love filled with collaborations, heart, and artistry — and beyond that, Chris is a mentor, a nonprofit founder, and a man turning purpose into impact. 

Brandi Iberia talks to November Jammin' Mic Check Artist - Chris Crain

Milwaukee’s own Fake My Death is hosting their 2nd Annual Holiday Benefit Show at X-Ray Arcade in Cudahy on Thursday, November 28th, with all proceeds going to support Street Angels Milwaukee Outreach — a grassroots organization dedicated to helping our city’s unhoused neighbors with food, supplies, and connection all year long.  It’s proof that when art and advocacy come together, incredible things can happen. Brandi Iberia spoke with Fake My Death to share how this concert came together, why giving back through music matters, and how you can be part of the impact. 

Brandi Iberia talks to Fake My Death about upcoming Holiday Benefit Show

The Wisconsin Humane Society, founded in 1879, is the oldest and largest shelter in the state, serving more than 40,000 animals every year across Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Racine, Kenosha, Brown, and Door Counties. With everything from adoptions and veterinary services to wildlife rehabilitation, youth programs, training classes, and community outreach, WHS truly does it all — and they do it without any general government funding. Brandi Iberia spoke with Angela Speed, here to talk about the work WHS is doing right now, how families can get involved, and what our community needs to know heading into the holiday season. 

Brandi Iberia talks to Angela Speed with the WI Humane Society

The Season of Love Concert returns on December 6th at 6 p.m. — a night where music meets mission, and Milwaukee comes together to make Christmas brighter for families in need.   From toys and pajamas to books, socks, and full holiday meals, Season of Love ensures families from newborns to age 18 — and even parents — feel supported and seen during the holidays.  Brandi Iberia spoke with Khalia Baker, the heart behind this annual benefit concert.

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