Posts Tagged ‘America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM)’
“Always in Season” by ABHM Friend Jackie Olive Screens at MKE Film Fest
ABHM is excited to share that the film Always in Season from Director Jacqueline Olive will be a part of the Milwaukee Film Festival later this month.
Read MoreABHM Announces Over $477,000 Raised to Complete Initial Development
By Nancy Ketchman, Development Consultant, Dr. James Cameron Legacy Foundation A personal challenge grant issued last winter by philanthropist and Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele helped to raise more than $477,000 for America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) at 401 W. North Avenue in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville African American Cultural and Entertainment District. At the campaign launch,…
Read MoreThe Legacy of Dr. James Cameron: Founder of America’s Black Holocaust Museum
At 16 years of age James Cameron said he escaped being lynched by divine intervention. He dedicated his life to civil rights for black people and went on to found the America’s Black Holocaust Museum.
Read MoreMKE Turners Turn $4,000 into a $16,000 Gift to Support ABHM
Milwaukee Turners organization, its leadership, members, and supporters raised $8000 to support ABHM. With the dollar-for-dollar match by philanthropist and MKE County Executive Chris Abele, this resulted in a total gift of $16,000 to the museum! The Milwaukee Turners, founded by abolitionists in the 1850s, is the oldest civic organization in the city and has been deeply committed to social justice since its founding.
Read MoreAbout Tours & Events at ABHM
Ready soon, but not quite yet… As our new building has been rising in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville on the corner of Phillips (formerly 4th) and North Avenue – on the very footprint of the original ABHM – the community is feeling the love! We…
Read MoreABHM Seeks Part-Time Executive Assistant (Apply by August 17, 2018)
Job Opening: The nonprofit, Dr. James Cameron Legacy Foundation is seeking a skilled and detailed oriented part time Executive Assistant to assist with the administrative duties associated with the reopening of America’s Black Holocaust Museum. Apply by August 17, 2018.
Read MoreHelp Bring ABHM Home! Museum’s New Space Rises in Bronzeville
ABHM announces its restoration as a physical museum. A $7 million capital (building fund) campaign will enable the museum to be housed on its former site but on the ground floor of a brand new apartment building in Milwaukee’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood.
Read MoreSee Award-Winning Film & Support ABHM!
The Milwaukee premiere of an award-winning film, “Service To Man,” will raise funds for ABHM on March 26, 2017 at the Varsity Theater in Milwaukee.
Read MoreAttending College Doesn’t Close Wage Gap and Other Myths
From: The Root (February 6, 2017) Written By: Kirsten West Savali In a recent post, “Attending College Doesn’t Close Wage Gap and Other Myths Exposed in New Report,” Kirsten West Savali exposes the sad truths from a study published titled, “Asset Value of Whiteness” that unravels the relationship between race, class, and education. She writes: “Demos and…
Read MoreJoin abhm this wednesday for a book talk @ the villard square library!
The book talk for A Time of Terror will include readings from the book, an explanation of how it came to be, and a discussion of its relevance for today’s readers.
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