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July 2024
Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad
Sailing to Freedom: Maritime Dimensions of the Underground Railroad highlights little-known stories and describes the less-understood maritime side of the Underground Railroad, including the impact of African Americans’ paid and unpaid waterfront labor. Self-emancipation along the Underground Railroad was not entirely by overland routes. A great number of enslaved persons made their way to freedom using…
July 2025
The BIPOC Birding Club of WI
The BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin is a community of people of color who love the outdoors and the birds and beauty of natural Wisconsin and wish to connect with others who share the same passion. Our field trips and events are open to BIPOC birders and allies of all skill levels and interests. Join us!
December 2025
ABHM Discounted Tours
Bring history to life with an unforgettable guided experience at America’s Black Holocaust Museum! Our developmentally informed tours—designed for learners from elementary through college—offer 45 minutes to one hour of powerful, interactive learning that deepens understanding and sparks meaningful conversation.
Copy of Black Nativity by Langston Hughes
BLACK NATIVITY by Langston Hughes returns for its 10th Annual Holiday Musical Production December 11-14, 2025, at the Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall, Marcus Center.
ABHM Discounted Tours
Bring history to life with an unforgettable guided experience at America’s Black Holocaust Museum! Our developmentally informed tours—designed for learners from elementary through college—offer 45 minutes to one hour of powerful, interactive learning that deepens understanding and sparks meaningful conversation.
ABHM Book Club: Well-Read Black Girl
We invite you to join us on December 17th at the museum with other ABHM Book Club participants for a book exchange followed by a discussion of the Well-Read Black Girl anthology. The book exchange will begin at 4 PM CT. Please bring with you at least one book you would like to pass along to someone else, and you will receive at least one in return! Books by Black authors or about the themes related to ABHM Book Club's mission are encouraged.
Give A Book / Take A Book Social Hour
We invite you to join us on December 17th at the museum with other ABHM Book Club participants for a book exchange followed by a discussion of the Well-Read Black Girl anthology. Please bring with you at least one book you would like to pass along to someone else, and you will receive at least one in return! Books by Black authors or about the themes related to ABHM Book Club's mission are encouraged.
Black History River Boat Tour
Explore San Antonio’s Black history on a 100-minute Riverwalk cruise. Along the way, discover the lasting influence and contributions of African Americans in San Antonio.
ABHM Discounted Tours
Bring history to life with an unforgettable guided experience at America’s Black Holocaust Museum! Our developmentally informed tours—designed for learners from elementary through college—offer 45 minutes to one hour of powerful, interactive learning that deepens understanding and sparks meaningful conversation.
Kwanzaa 2025: Opening Ceremonies & WI Black Chamber of Commerce Events
On Friday, December 26, 2025, the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W. Center St., will host Milwaukee’s opening night Kwanzaa ceremony. Kwanzaa is a week-long celebration of African American culture and heritage observed from December 26 to January 1.
AfroFuture Ghana 2025
Get ready for AfroFuture 2025, formerly Afrochella, bringing a week of vibrant celebration to Accra culminating December 28th to 29th. This premier cultural festival is your gateway to an extraordinary African experience. Dive into the heart of global Black culture with electrifying live performances, stunning art installations, and mouth-watering culinary delights.
Kwanzaafest At ABHM
In collaboration with Papyrus & Charms, ABHM presents Kwanzaafest - a community event featuring local creatives. Attendees can enjoy shopping with local entrepreneurs, live poetry, raffle prizes, a children’s activity corner, museum tours and more!
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