Writing Together: Print as Protest
Who helps shape our city? What kind of Milwaukee do we want to build together?
Join America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) and the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum for an exploration of civic voice and community action through the work of Dr. James Cameron. Discover Dr. Cameron’s writings to Congress, his pamphlets, and other examples of print used as a form of protest, advocacy, and change.
Inspired by this legacy, we are inviting young people across Milwaukee to create their own “Letter to America.” Through essays, videos, artwork, spoken word, and other creative expressions, Gen Z participants are reflecting on history, responding to the present, and imagining what our next chapter could become.
These letters are more than reflections. They are opportunities to raise ideas, inspire dialogue, and help shape change within our communities.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to connect with a local election inspector to check voter registration status and prepare for the upcoming election season.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Print as Protest: Writing Together
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
At ABHM
Free Admission
Comments Are Welcome
Note: We moderate submissions in order to create a space for meaningful dialogue, a space where museum visitors – adults and youth –– can exchange informed, thoughtful, and relevant comments that add value to our exhibits.
Racial slurs, personal attacks, obscenity, profanity, and SHOUTING do not meet the above standard. Such comments are posted in the exhibit Hateful Speech. Commercial promotions, impersonations, and incoherent comments likewise fail to meet our goals, so will not be posted. Submissions longer than 120 words will be shortened.
See our full Comments Policy here.