HYFIN

11/08/2024

Are you a Black-owned business owner looking to connect with the community this holiday season? Join us at the HYFIN Blackity Black Holiday Market on Saturday, November 30 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at Turner Hall Ballroom and showcase your unique products and services to Milwaukee! This is an incredible opportunity to share your work, meet new customers, and be part of an experience that uplifts and celebrates Black entrepreneurship.

Spots are limited, so apply today to secure your place.

Apply now at https://hyfin.org/blackity-black-holiday-market/.

11/08/2024

HYFIN, Milwaukee’s premier digital-first Black music and culture platform, announces its highly anticipated 3rd Annual Blackity Black Holiday Market, showcasing over 40 Black-owned businesses on Saturday, November 30, 2024. The […]

11/08/2024

Meet our next storyteller for AfterDark: For The Culture: MissDia!
Dia Green, also known as The PoetryPusher, brings to the table a little street mixed with knowledge through storytelling and hard hitting punchlines and bars. Touching on issues from self-reflections to conscious concerns, there are no limitations on her targeted audience. If she's on the flyer, you don't want to miss Dia!

Get your tickets to AfterDark: For The Culture!
Stories start at 7pm on Nov. 15 at Radio Milwaukee.

Click our link 🔗 or head to ExFabula.org. 🎟️

A HYFIN x Collaboration

11/07/2024

Black-owned businesses are growing at a remarkable rate, with over 3 million throughout the United States. Despite their impact, they often face unique challenges in securing resources and support.

By shopping at the Blackity Black Holiday Market, you’re making a difference—directly supporting the hard work, creativity, and resilience of Milwaukee’s Black entrepreneurs. Join us Saturday, November 30 at Turner Hall Ballroom to uplift and celebrate our local Black-owned businesses this season!

Learn more at https://hyfin.org/blackity-black-holiday-market/.

11/06/2024

We’re excited to bring you the Blackity Black Holiday Market on Saturday, November 30 at Turner Hall Ballroom featuring products from Black entrepreneurs across Milwaukee, building thriving businesses! Supporting Black-owned businesses strengthens our entire community. Join us as we uplift entrepreneurs and make a positive impact this holiday season!

Whether you're looking for fashion, art, or holiday treats, our holiday market has something for everyone.

11/06/2024

Introducing our first storyteller for AfterDark: For The Culture — Sebastián “El Sebas” Daniel! 🙌🏽

’ music incorporates Latin American rhythms while seamlessly blending them with the energetic pulse of Hip Hop. He crafts narratives that have an underlying message of resilience and hope. His music doesn’t just make you think—it also invites you to move, feel, and celebrate the joys of life. El Sebas redefines the boundaries of genre, creating soundscapes that are complex yet cohesive, and as grounded in tradition as they are forward-looking.

Get your tickets to AfterDark: For The Culture!
Stories start at 7pm on Nov. 15 at Radio Milwaukee.

Click our link 🔗 or head to ExFabula.org. 🎟️

A HYFIN x Collaboration

11/04/2024

Get ready for a holiday shopping experience all about community, culture, and supporting 40+ Black-owned businesses! Save the date for the Blackity Black Holiday Market and plan to join us for unique gifts, family-friendly activities, and festive vibes.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, November 30 at Turner Hall Ballroom. It’ll be a Small Business Saturday to remember!

10/31/2024

To be a swing state...

Vice President Kamala Harris will lead a “When We Vote We Win Rally” in Milwaukee on Friday, November 1. The musical lineup features Milwaukee’s DJ Gemini Gilly, Flo Milli, GloRilla, The Isley Brothers, and MC Lyte. This event combines political engagement with musical performances to energize voters before the November 5 election.

VP Harris leads Milwaukee voter rally with GloRilla, MC Lyte, Flo Milli, The Isley Brothers & DJ Gemini Gilly on Nov 1, 2024

10/30/2024

There’s a reason Howard University is regarded as “The Mecca.” In historic news, the historically Black university expects to be granted Research-1 (R1) status this upcoming spring, a title the university lost in 2005after the Carnegie Classification requirements changed, according to The Chro...

10/30/2024

A recent NPR Code Switch episode explores how an online ecosystem of Black male content creators could significantly impact the upcoming presidential election, potentially reshaping traditional voting patterns in key battleground states.

The Black Manosphere, which emerged as a distinct space around 2016, gained prominence through controversial figures like the late Kevin Samuels. The movement broke away from the broader “manosphere” during Donald Trump’s political rise.

Nicole Young, a writer featured in the episode, discovered this space during a pandemic-era video date. Her date used terms like “hypergamy” and referenced the “80/20 rule,” common manosphere concepts suggesting 20% of men attract 80% of women.

Explore how the Black Manosphere's rising influence could reshape the 2024 election as Democrats face declining support among Black male voters.

10/25/2024

The Sherman Phoenix is hosting a brand new event, The Retreat, from Nov. 1-3, 2024 at the Sheraton Brookfield.

The Retreat is an uplifting annual event that aims to empower, educate, and elevate the BIPOC community. From expert-led workshops to a marketplace supporting local businesses, The Retreat offers something for everyone seeking personal and professional growth.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gHFQXe

10/24/2024

Lil U*i Vert will headline Milwaukeeland, a free concert and culture festival focused on voter engagement. The nonpartisan event will take place outside Milwaukee Area Technical College from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Lil U*i Vert scheduled to perform at 1 p.m.

Rock the Vote, a nonpartisan organization, coordinated the festival to boost youth voter participation. The event requires online pre-registration, where attendees must provide basic information to secure tickets. Event organizers encourage VIP ticket holders to arrive by 10 a.m. for guaranteed entry.

The festival atmosphere extends beyond music, featuring food trucks, streetwear vendors, nail art stations, gaming areas, and a skating half-pipe. Early voting remains available at MATC throughout the event for registered voters, aligning with the festival’s civic engagement mission.

Lil U*i Vert performs free at Milwaukee's voter engagement festival, featuring food trucks, gaming and local culture.

10/22/2024

The Sherman Phoenix is hosting a brand new event, The Retreat, from Nov. 1-3, 2024 at the Sheraton Brookfield.

The Retreat is an uplifting annual event that aims to empower, educate, and elevate the BIPOC community. From expert-led workshops to a marketplace supporting local businesses, The Retreat offers something for everyone seeking personal and professional growth.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gHFQXe

10/21/2024

To mark the 100th anniversary of Howard’s Homecoming, we’ve created a playlist with the top 100 songs of homecomings through the years.

Spin this playlist while you catch up with friends, get ready for brunch, travel back home, or simply want to feel all the homecoming vibes!

Many thanks to WHUT’s director of content Angie Ann, Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts assistant professor Pat Parks, and Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music director and former Def Jam manager Jasmine Young for all their help putting this playlist together.