Posts Tagged ‘civic engagement’
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.
Read MoreFamily History Day
Like our nation, every family has a story worth telling. To honor the traditions of family history and storytelling, join America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) for a Griot-led tour exploring the history and experiences of African American families. Visitors will also have opportunities to learn how to preserve family stories and meaningful objects while encouraging younger generations to connect with their ancestors through a hands-on “Museum of Me” activity.
Read MoreNational Youth Day
Who runs the world? YOUTH DO! Or at least they’re working to shape its future.
Across the country, Gen Z voices are pushing for change, building community, and looking for opportunities to be heard. As part of this year’s Civic Season, America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) is creating space for young people to explore civic engagement, patriotism, storytelling, and the future of America.
Read MoreWriting Together: Lift Every Voice
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.
Read MoreCivics In Action: Building Power for the Common Good
We are proud to partner with Marquette University’s Center for Urban Research, Teaching, and Outreach (CURTO) on a series focused on democracy, active participation, civic responsibility, and civic engagement. Join us at Marquette University for a presentation by Kevin Solomon of Common Ground on the concept of civic responsibility as active participation in public life.
Read MoreCivics in Action Series with CURTO: Democracy as a Sate of Being
We are proud to partner with Marquette University’s Center for Urban Research, Teaching, and Outreach (CURTO) on a series focused on democracy, active participation, civic responsibility, and civic engagement.
Read MoreJuneteenth At ABHM: Slice of History
This year’s ABHM Juneteenth programming is part of Slice of History, a national event series organized by Made By Us and Pizza to the Polls during Civic Season. Designed to engage Gen Z in meaningful civic participation, the series offers a winning combination: learning something valuable, connecting with peers, visiting local museums—and enjoying free pizza. Slice of History celebrations will take place from Juneteenth (June 19) through July 4, marking the official kickoff of Civic Season.
Read MoreOn the Issues: Museums and Civic Education
Please join us on Thursday, January 23, for On the Issues: Museums and Civic Education, as we kick off Museum Week with an engaging discussion on how museums can play a role in improving civic education test scores in Wisconsin.
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