We learn more about a project to digitize old Wisconsin newspapers that now has more funding. And after a welding education program started at a women’s prison, we talk with a social worker from inside the facility. Then we discuss why black female survivors of sexual abuse often aren’t heard.
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Wisconsin Historical Society Digitizing Historic Wisconsin Newspapers
The Wiscosnin Historical Society recently obtained grant funding to continue work digitizing historic Wisconsin newspapers. We talk to someone involved in the project about how it’s been going so far.
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Welding Educational Program Up And Running At Taycheedah Women's Prison
A women’s prison near Fond du Lac started a welding training program for inmates earlier this year. We talk to a social worker from the facility about how the program is going and impact it’s having on inmates.
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How To Protect Black Girls From Sexual Coercion
After the 2019 Lifetime program “Surviving R. Kelly” exposed alleged sexual abuse by R. Kelly, many asked whether the lack of attention to the issue was because survivors were predominantly black women. We talk to a UW-Milwaukee professor who says black survivors are often not listened to.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Rachael Vasquez Producer
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Matt Blessing Guest
- Rachel Fryda-Gehde Guest
- Crystal Carter Guest
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