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!
Summer Tour Discounts
This summer, we are excited to have three high school students working for us as Jr Griots (docents)! While they are with us, we are introducing a special discounted rate on guided tours. Adults can tour ABHM for $7 per person and students $5 per person (normally $10).
Black Arts Festival – Denver
The Colorado Black Arts Festival returns for its 39th year in the heart of the city- Denver City Park West! Join the community for an immersive event July 11 – 13, 2025! Friday, July 11 | 12:00 am – 8:00 pm Saturday, July 12 | 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Sunday, July 13 | 11:00…
Copy of NAACP National Convention 2025
The NAACP National Convention is an empowering and immersive experience held each year to celebrate our community's collective power. The Convention attracts innovative change-makers, thought-leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, entertainers, influencers, and creatives to network and exchange ideas.
ABHM Book Club: Malcolm Lives by Ibram X Kendi
We are excited to announce a very special edition of the ABHM Book Club! For July, we will be reading Dr. Ibram X Kendi’s new book for middle schoolers, Malcolm Lives! in partnership with We Got This and the museum’s Jr Griots (our high school summer docents).
Poetry UNPLUGGED Legacy Series – Jay Williams
The "Poetry UNPLUGGED Legacy Series Showcase" featuring Jay Williams is happening on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM CDT at America's Black Holocaust Museum in Milwaukee, WI. The event is hosted by Kwabena Antoine Nixon and Denise Smith. Jay Williams, also known as Jason Williams, will be the featured poet.
Soul Unplugged Downtown – All White Tribute To Frankie Beverly & Maze
Join us at Milwaukee's Peck Pavilion in your finest all-white attire as we celebrate the legacy of Frankie Beverly & Maze—and the unity, joy, and community we’re building together.
Taste of Black Chicago
Taste of Black Chicago: Where community, culture and cuisine collide. This event is a love letter to Black Chicago’s iconic food, music, and culture—where bold flavors, rich history, and cultural pride merge.
From Caribbean to Cajun, from sandwiches to soul food, from house to hip-hop, from the south side, west side to world wide this is a festival of everything that makes Black Chicago, well Chicago.
Our Flavors. Our Culture. Our Chicago.
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.
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