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
Halyard Park’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Join the Halyard Park community on Saturday, September 19, as Milwaukee celebrates the neighborhood’s 50th anniversary. The celebration begins at 11 a.m. with the unveiling of a statue honoring Beechie O. Brooks at Gaines Triangle, 2043 N. 6th St., followed by a community gathering at ThriveOn King. Brooks began developing Halyard Park in 1976, creating a suburban-style neighborhood designed for Milwaukee’s Black middle class. Today, Halyard Park remains a testament to the vision, determination and community-building of the people who made it home.
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.
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.
Mother Lessie Benningfield Randle Comes to Chicago
Mother Lessie Benningfield Randle, the last known living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, will make a historic visit to Chicago and Cicero, Illinois, October 9–11, 2026. The visit is sponsored by Larry Love University, where Mother Randle has been honored as its oldest living alumni member.
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…
ABHM Book Club: An Afro-Indigenous History of the U.S.
We are pleased to announce ABHM’s October Book of the Month: An Afro-Indigenous History of the U.S. by Kyle T. Mays. We invite you to join us on November 22st at 1:30 p.m. for a discussion of the book at America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) or virtually via Zoom.
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