Posts Tagged ‘Milwaukee’
Reenacting Milwaukee history with AI reveals persistent racial bias in bringing the past to life
Cora Yalbrin, Milwaukee Independent Born into slavery in 1818, Gillespie bought his freedom, built a life in Milwaukee and became central to the legal fight that secured voting rights for Black men in Wisconsin. When he attempted to vote in Milwaukee in 1865, election officials refused to give him a ballot because he was Black.…
Read MoreHow the 2016 election year transformed Milwaukee’s generational leadership and political representation
While the state supported Donald Trump in the past, Milwaukee voters have been more willing to vote for previously unlikely candidates.
Read MoreMilwaukee Museum Returns Pots by Enslaved Artist David Drake to Family
The family has agreed to loan one of the pieces to the Milwauke Art Museum, which helped bring attention to Drake’s work.
Read MoreAfter announcing resignation, Smithsonian Secretary heads to Milwaukee
Bunch was tapped to be one of several speakers in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville Center for the Arts speaker series.
Read MoreHalyard Park residents gather to preserve their neighborhood’s history, one memory at a time
One neighborhood in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville is remembering by bringing together community members to share photos and other artefacts.
Read MoreThe Black August Ride
Red Bike & Green-Milwaukee and co-hosts Friends of Rose Park and Milwaukee Freedom Fund Presents a ride, commemoration & political action starting and culminating at Rose Park in honor of our political prisoners, activists, and fallen comrades.
Read MoreMKE Black Theatre Festival 2026
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.
Read MoreStrides 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…
Read MoreAFROVIBEZ Milwaukee’s Biggest AfroBeats Experience
AfroVibez is an Afro-Cultural Experience party that amplifies culture and diversity through Afrobeats music and good vibes. Come and celebrate culture with great people and awesome vibes at AFROVIBEZ! Doors Open at 9:00pm Get in free with RSVP tickets if you arrive before 10:30pm. Music By: DJ Kashka x DJ Spike X DJ Mikey
Read MoreCity to Commemorate Malcolm X’s Brief Boyhood Time in Milwaukee
Two of Milwaukee’s aldermen sponsored the resolution leading to a marker that honors the city’s Black history and Malcolm X.
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