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
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.
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.
The Black August Ride
Red Bike & Green-Milwaukee and co-hosts Friends of Rose Park and Milwaukee Freedom Fund Presents a ride, commemoration & political action starting and culminating at Rose Park in honor of our political prisoners, activists, and fallen comrades.
An American Inheritance: The Story of Racist Memorabilia
Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum (WBHSM) and America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) have joined together to create An American Inheritance: The Story of Racist Memorabilia in Wisconsin and the U.S. This exhibit highlights some difficult images in the hopes that people of all backgrounds gain a better understanding of the legacy of racist imagery. Our hope is that this exhibit creates a space for convening courageous conversations about racism, while providing necessary context and history for ongoing debates about what to do with these artifacts.
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.
2026 Milton House Museum Signature Event
This special evening will feature an opening performance by Ko-Thi Dance Company of Milwaukee, followed by a main performance from the renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers of Fisk University in Tennessee. The Milton House Museum is proud to bring these exceptional performers to the community for an unforgettable night celebrating history, culture, and the arts.
ABHM Book Club: The Black Guy Dies First
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s October Book of the Month: The Black Guy Dies First by Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark H. Harris. We invite you to join us on Ocotber 24th at 1:30 p.m. for a discussion of the book at America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) or virtually via Zoom.
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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