Posts Tagged ‘Milwaukee’
When Jim Crow Lived In Wisconsin
These postcards were mailed to and from Wisconsin residents from 1904 to 1942. Their stereotyped pictures of African Americans were very common and accepted. Such cards were sent openly, without comment or embarrassment.
Read MoreMy Black. Is Beautiful Too. The Fashion Show
This event celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of black culture. Join us for an evening filled with music, dance, food, and art. This event is a great opportunity to connect with the black community in the city of Milwaukee and learn more about local talents from a neighborhood near you.
Read MoreMKE Black Theatre Festival
Black Arts MKE is proud to again present the MKE Black Theatre Festival. The three-week-long celebration of Black arts and culture features ticketed and free events including two full-productions, play development workshop, audition masterclass, Black Nativity by Langston Hughes auditions, reflections on Black History with Everett Marshburn, poetry set & more!
Read MoreABHM Celebrates Juneteenth: A Week Of Events Honoring Family & Community
This Juneteenth, ABHM invites you to join us throughout the week to celebrate freedom, family, art, culture, and community. All of the week’s events and admission to the museum will be free and open to the public thanks to a generous donation from Herb Kohl Philanthropies.
Read MoreZero Youth Corrections: Community Input Sessions
We need community input! Our public conversations will guide the process for the second round of Zero Youth Corrections funding. Our goal is to reduce youth incarceration and make a positive impact on the legal system in MKE.
Read MoreWe All Gon’ Eat: A Celebration Of Black Entrepreneurs In Milwaukee
Food connects us! Join us at Sherman Phoenix on Monday, June 19th from 6-9pm for an evening of celebration of black businesses in Milwaukee. Food much like community is the nourishment we all need, We All Gon’ Eat!
Read MoreA Taste of Black Milwaukee ft. Men Who Cook
The WI Black Chamber of Commerce would like you to explore Milwaukee’s many Black owned restaurants at “A Taste of Black Milwaukee.” From sandwiches, to soul food, to Caribbean cuisine, there is something sure to love! Featuring the “21st Annual Men Who Cook Competition.”
Read MoreGenealogists want faster action from UWM and others on Milwaukee County Poor Farm Cemetery remains
Two Wisconsin genealogists want to highlight the significance and protect the sanctity of Milwaukee’s poor burial sites, such as Cemetery One.
Read MoreMilwaukee’s Bronzeville: 1900-1950 Book Discussion
Paul Geenen will discuss his book, Milwaukee’s Bronzeville 1900-1950 at the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Learn how mass immigration from tbe south led to Milwaukee’s thriving Black community in the first half of the twentieth century.
Read MoreI Am Juneteenth! Milwaukee’s World-Renowned Juneteenth Day Celebration
Since 1971, Juneteenth in Milwaukee has grown larger each year and the community doesn’t hold anything back. Milwaukee’s celebration is one of the largest and oldest in the country. Enjoy several blocks of fun with over 170,000 participants. Celebrate with food, speakers, live music, and, of course, one of the largest Juneteenth parades in the country.
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