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January 2024
DYNAMIC RANGE: PHOTOGRAPHS BY BILL TENNESSEN
Experience the diverse work of Bill Tennessen, a self-taught photographer from Milwaukee, WI.
February 2024
April 2024
HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED
HOW I LEARNED WHAT I LEARNED follows Wilson’s journey as a young Black writer from Pittsburgh to one of the most celebrated American playwrights of the 20th century. Written three years before his death, the one-man show recounts numerous stories from the author’s long career and the lessons they taught about what it means to be a Black artist in America.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is the celebration of the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana. Featuring an endless amount of music, succulent local and regional delicacies, one-of-a-kind handmade arts and crafts, second-line parades and so much more – there is something for everyone at Jazz Fest!
May 2024
Same Game Different Smoker Opening Exhibition
Same Game Different Smoker, a national exhibit that explores the troubled relationship the tobacco industry has had with the Black community for 400+ years, is coming to ABHM.
Wisconsin Historical Society’s Metropolitan Affiliates Meeting
Every other year, affiliates of the Wisconsin Historical Society that are located in the Milwaukee area gather to discuss and address pressing issues facing historical organizations.
ABHM Book Club: Blues Legacies and Black Feminism by Angela Y Davis
We will be reading Blues Legacies and Black Feminism by Angela Y Davis and discussing it virtually on May 23rd at 6 PM via Zoom. The blues tradition through a feminist lens. Explore the careers of Black women singers Rainey, Smith, and Holiday. Their boldness challenged mainstream norms, shaping American social memory.
OHIO BLACK EXPO
Ohio Black Expo is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life, success and well-being for African-Americans in Ohio. Their initiatives focus on and address several areas that include: health, education, seniors, business, tech, and youth to name a few. They raise funds for year-round programs and scholarships through our annual Ohio…
June 2024
2024 Midwest Regional Black Culture Fest
The Midwest Regional Black Culture Fest is presented by the National Commission for Black Arts & Entertainment and is brought to you by our dedicated team and gracious volunteers and supporters. This outdoor, summer kick off event for Cincinnati and the region is FREE to the community and has many exciting original features. Don’t miss…
Chicago Blues Festival 2024
A legendary Chicago event since 1984, the Chicago Blues Festival is the world’s largest free blues festival. Each year, more than 500,000 blues fans gather in Chicago’s Millennium Park and venues across the city for multiple days of performances — all free and open to the public — featuring some of the genre’s most revered musicians, along…
Milwaukee’s World-Renowned Juneteenth Day Celebration
Since 1971, Juneteenth in Milwaukee has grown larger each year and the community doesn’t hold anything back. Milwaukee’s celebration is one of the largest and oldest in the country. Enjoy several blocks of fun with over 170,000 participants. Celebrate with food, speakers, live music, and, of course, one of the largest Juneteenth parades in the country.
ABHM Book Club: On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed
We will be reading On Juneteenth by Annette Gordon-Reed and discussing it virtually on June 20th at 6 PM via Zoom. Annette Gordon-Reed's 'On Juneteenth' brilliantly reimagines American history, intertwining personal narratives and historical facts to reveal the profound impact of Black Americans on the Lone Star State, culminating in the pivotal moment of June 19, 1865, and reminding us of the ongoing struggle for equality.
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