Events

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.

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.

We are so grateful for our continued collaboration with Black Holocaust Museum. We joyously invite you to the Black Business Month Marketplace. August is National Black Business Month, and we want to celebrate the rich history of Bronzeville with you! Black & POC vendors are especially encouraged to apply.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…