Tomahawk Circle: An Ojibwe Family Band

For the members of Tomahawk Circle, playing in a rural family band is a labor of love. Founded in 2006, the Lac Du Flambeau Ojibwe drum group got its name from the street on which the founding members grew up.

Once the pandemic passes, the members are looking forward to getting back on the road to sing at powwows and travel across the country to competitions.

Many kids grow up logrolling in Hayward. J.R. Salzman started at the age of six.
“There would be 100 kids, running around, logrolling, catching frogs and getting into trouble," said Salzman. 
In that moment, no one could foresee the journey that was about to unfold.

Milwaukee Area Native Named 'National Geographic’s' 2020 Explorer Of The Year

Corey Jaskolski loved visiting the Milwaukee Public Museum as a child.

Now, Jaskolski, who still resides in the Milwaukee area, credits Milwaukee Public Museum with inspiring him to pursue the work that has led to him being named the 2020 Rolex National Geographic Explorer Of The Year.

Eau Claire Woman Considered One Of
Africa’s Leading Female Playwrights

Born into African culture, your name, your family and your sense of place are highly valued. For Osonye “Tess” Onwueme, the name “Osonye” means, “If you like me, accept me the way I am. If not, leave me alone.” And she’ll tell you that with her broad smile and ever present happy laugh.

It’s part of her African identity that she brought with her when she arrived in the United States. Onwueme was granted the opportunity by winning the International Literary Award in 1989 and along with it a teaching academic fellowship. For the past 23 years, she has lived in Eau Claire.

WHYsconsin
Who Are Tom And Jerry,
And Why Are They A Cocktail?

When the cold weather rolls in, warm drinks are bound to be made, but why is this drink called the Tom and Jerry? Who are they and why are they a drink?

This is the exact question one listener had.
So they asked WHYsconsin.