Events Calendar
This virtual museum promotes global awareness of the harmful legacies of enslavement and Jim Crow in the United States and the challenges faced by African Americans today. We also highlight Black resilience and achievements in every field — from arts and culture to education, economics, science, and more.
This Events Calendar presents some of the many events taking place around Milwaukee, Wisconsin — the birthplace of America’s Black Holocaust Museum — as well as around the USA, Africa, and the far-flung African Diaspora.
While we feature the on-site and online (virtual) events of America’s Black Holocaust Museum, we also sample other events that promote historical, educational and cultural awareness consistent with ABHM’s mission of racial justice, reconciliation, and healing.
- ABHM Events
- Wisconsin Events
- National Events
- International Events
- Virtual Events
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…
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!
Black August
Black August is an annual commemoration to honor the lives and struggles of Black revolutionaries and activists. It is a time to reflect on the contributions and sacrifices made by those who fought for racial justice and liberation. The observance often includes education about the historical and ongoing struggles against systemic racism and oppression.
2025 New York Carnival / West Indian American Day Carnival
The West Indian American Carnival or NY Carnival is an annual celebration of West Indian culture, held on around the first Monday of September in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York City.
Black Business Month Marketplace
National Black Business Month is celebrated every August to recognize and support Black-owned businesses. It was established in 2004, to highlight the vital contributions of Black entrepreneurs to our country’s economy. Join us in Bronzeville (Milwaukee’s historic African American cultural, business, and entertainment district) on Sunday, August 31st from noon until 5:00 pm to support the Black Business Month Marketplace at ABHM.
Taste of Chicago 2025
The 2025 Taste of Chicago will take place from September 5-7 in Grant Park. The annual food festival, known as the world's largest, will offer a wide array of Chicago's culinary scene, live music, and family-friendly activities. In addition to the main event, there will also be neighborhood pop-up events throughout the summer.
Black & Brown Run Around
Welcome all runners, walkers, and families to a vibrant 5k walk/run and festival that supports and uplifts the Black & Brown Communities of Greater Milwaukee. All food vendors, entertainment and businesses in partnership with the event are local members of our communities here in the 414!
Transform: National Black MBA Association Conference & Exposition
Join more than 10,000 black professionals as we bring four days of education, career and networking to Washington DC. Make unique connections within our diverse community, find new opportunities, grow your network and gain the skills to help you move ahead. Don’t miss the event of the year for Black professionals!
ABHM Book Club: Thirty Years a Slave by Louis Hughes
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s September's Book of the Month: Thirty Years a Slave by Louis Hughes. We invite you to join us for a virtual discussion on Zoom.
17th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day
The Foundation For Black Women’s Wellness presents the 15th Annual Black Women’s Wellness Day. #BWWDAY is an annual health summit that informs, inspires, and empowers Black women and girls to build and sustain healthy, wellness-centered lives.
Silicon Valley African Film Festival
The Silicon Valley African Film Festival promotes an understanding and appreciation of Africa and Africans through moving images. Aptly themed “Africa through the African lens”, the film festival celebrates the vast richness of the African Continent through the lenses of Africa’s seasoned and emerging filmmakers and, crucially, provides audiences with exquisite lenses to the real Africa.
Black Travel Summit 2025
Black Travel Summit 2024: Rooted, includes our stories and the power of the Black travel community. Join us this year in Fort Lauderdale and connect with other Black professionals, entrepreneurs and travelers during our speaker series, breakouts, expo, Black Travel Awards Gala, Black Travel Film Festival, and more! Network with and learn from Black professionals and Fortune 500 companies, and support Black-owned businesses all weekend by enjoying good food, travel-inspired cocktails, and products or services for your next voyage!
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