Milwaukee's Southside Organizing Center receives $1M grant
An organization on Milwaukee's south side is wrapping up Hispanic Heritage Month celebrating a win for the Latino community.
Hispanic Heritage Month; Milwaukee students learn, share traditions
Students at Kagel School in Milwaukee held a fiesta on Friday, Oct. 11 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Milwaukee bilingual teacher makes a difference
We are putting the spotlight on a bilingual teacher from Milwaukee Public Schools – during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Latino mental health struggles; Milwaukee program here to help
It's Hispanic Heritage Month and one local program is working to break the mental health stigma within Milwaukee's Latino community.
Hispanic Heritage Month, Milwaukee events celebrate culture
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off on Sunday, and Mexican Independence Day follows on Monday. In Milwaukee, an explosion of culture is already underway.
Washington County Food Truck Rodeo celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
A Washington County "Food Truck Rodeo" kicked off Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations on Tuesday, Sept. 10.
Milwaukee south side artists share their hometown through art
Two south side Milwaukee natives want the world to see their hometown – and they are using art to get the job done.
Milwaukee Latino Legacy of Valor exhibit honors veterans, servicemembers
Wisconsin's Latino veterans were honored at the Milwaukee War Memorial Center Wednesday.
Forward Latino's mission; make sure all Latino voices are heard
Forward Latino operates out of an office in Franklin and focuses on issues surrounding immigration, education and help victims of hate crimes.
Hispanic Heritage Month; Milwaukee celebrations kick off
Friday marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, and there are many ways the community is kicking off celebrations in Milwaukee.
Caledonia artisan's sought-after cowbells keep Latin music grooving
In a Caldeonia garage, Ulisis Santiago makes handcrafted cowbells that are sought across the country and Latin America.
Eduardo Garza's mission, help veterans succeed
The Center for Veterans Issues is known best for serving homeless veterans, but the organization juggles multiple projects at any given time with Eduardo Garza leading the way.
Milwaukee quinceañera dress specialist; family-owned boutique
Tucked away near Milwaukee’s 13th and Oklahoma neighborhood is a buzzing boutique. It’s family-owned and bursting at the seams with everything you need for a special occasion.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Latino contributions to community
Thursday, Sept. 15 marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month across the country. It is a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Latinos in the community.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Milwaukee events for you to enjoy in 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 – and there are plenty of events you can tap into to celebrate!
Milwaukee UCC leader blazing new trails in community
Life often takes people down unfamiliar paths. When it comes to the UCC's Laura Gutiérrez, life brought her back to where her journey started.
Caché MKE: Love for music, culture brings people together
A love for music and culture is bringing people in Milwaukee together.
Milwaukee's Lopez Bakery built on tradition, surviving pandemic
If you want to build something that stands the test of time, take a lesson from Lopez Bakery & Restaurant on Milwaukee’s south side.
Teresa Mercado is on a mission, believes 'education can open doors'
The pandemic shut down Milwaukee’s "Mexican Fiesta." But it did not slow down fundraising for the Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation.
'Frida's Cocina MKE' owners make names for themselves in food industry
Brew City has a rich and diverse food scene among them is a vibrant blue food truck that made its debut late last year.