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July 2026
ABHM Book Club: Black Patriots and Loyalists by Alan Gilbert
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s July Book of the Month: Black Patriots and Loyalists: Fighting for Emancipation in the War for Independence by Alan Gilbert. We invite you to join us on July 25th at 1:30 p.m. for a discussion of the book at America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) or virtually via Zoom.
August 2026
Black Arts Fest MKE 2026
Join Black Arts Fest MKE 2026, an annual celebration of African heritage and Black cultural arts taking place at Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee. This year’s theme, “Unity & Community,” highlights the power of connection, creativity, and shared experiences across generations.
Guided Introduction to ABHM’s Virtual Museum
America's Black Holocaust Museum's Virtual Museum invites visitors to explore history through stories, scholarship, photographs, artifacts, biographies, and educational resources that illuminate the African American experience and its enduring impact on our nation. Every visit offers opportunities to discover people, events, and perspectives that deepen our understanding of America's past and present.
Chale Wote Art Festival 2026
Experience the Chale Wote Street Art Festival, an annual celebration of contemporary African art, culture, and creative expression held in Accra, Ghana. Centered in the historic Osu and Jamestown communities, the festival brings together artists, performers, filmmakers, musicians, and cultural practitioners from Ghana and around the world.
MKE Black Theatre Festival 2026
The MKE Black Theatre Festival returns to venues across Milwaukee for a multi-week celebration of Black storytelling, performance, and creative expression. Produced by Black Arts MKE, the festival brings together playwrights, performers, artists, and community members to experience the power of theater and the arts.
ABHM Book Club: How Black History Can Save Your Life by Ernest Crimm III
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s August Book of the Month: How Black History Can Save Your Life: From the Talk to George Floyd, Everything You Need to Know to Deescalate a Racist Situation by Ernest Crim III. We invite you to join us on August 29th at 1:30 p.m. for a discussion of the book at America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) or virtually via Zoom.
September 2026
ABHM Book Club: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s September Book of the Month: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. We invite you to join us on September 26th at 1:30 p.m. for a discussion of the book at America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) or virtually via Zoom.
October 2026
Strides for Survival: Panther Power & Preparedness
Get ready to move and build emergency preparedness skills in honor of the Black Panther Party! Strides for Survival: Panther Power & Preparedness Dress in Black Panther Party attire and join us at McGovern Park on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM. We’ll have a group walk/run through McGovern Park, then come together to honor the legacy…
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