Posts Tagged ‘Milwaukee’
Walking tour: Stories of Strength – Honoring Black Milwaukeeans
Milwaukee’s rich Black history dates back to the early 1800s, with significant contributions to the city’s development and culture. “Stories of Strength” honors several early Black Milwaukeeans who have shaped our community including*: Susanna & Sully Watson, early settlers and entrepreneurs (featured prominently in the Milwaukee Public Museum Streets of Old Milwaukee) Matilda & Louis…
Read MoreDerek G Handley, author of Struggle for the City, a Boswell event
Boswell Book Company presents an evening with Derek G Handley, author of Struggle for the City: Citizenship and Resistance in the Black Freedom Movement as he discusses strategies of resistance that continue to influence the actions of the Black Freedom Movement, including Black Lives Matter, at this free event.
Read MoreMilwaukee Black Political Power Tour
Join Capital B, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, and Radio Milwaukee for an engaging evening of dinner, drinks, and networking, centered on vital discussions about the political landscape of Black Milwaukee—both present and future. Hosted by Capital B journalists Christina Carrega and others, the free event will feature insights from experts and city representatives. You’ll also have the opportunity to share…
Read MoreThe All Black Xperience
On November 29, 2024, Johnny L. Jones, Myron “M-Town” Smith and Tim Ricketts proudly present the All Black Xperience—an elegant, high-profile event bringing together Milwaukee’s finest professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders. Hosted at the prestigious Baird Center in Milwaukee, WI, this exclusive affair will serve as a glamorous celebration of black excellence, culture, and community.
Read MoreNew Virtual Gallery: Risking Everything, The Fight for Black Voting Rights
The fight for Black voting rights can be explored through virtual and physical exhibits, as well as ABHM’s book club.
Read MoreThe Black Child Book Fair
Welcome to THE BLACK CHILD BOOK FAIR – MILWAUKEE! Join us at the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club for a day filled with books, fun, and learning. Discover a wide selection of books celebrating black authors, characters, and stories. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support diversity in literature and promote a love for reading…
Read MoreWisconsin now funding driver education for low-income teens
Driver education will be more accessible to low income teens around the state thanks to new funding to promote safe driving.
Read MoreCan We Make a Home in Milwaukee: Screening and Discussion
Wellpoint Care Network will host a private screening of the movie “Can We Make a Home in Milwaukee?” on Monday, September 9 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Produced in Milwaukee, it features the intimate personal stories of immigrants and refugees who’ve settled here from Tanzania, Afghanistan, Northern Ireland, Myanmar (Burma), Ukraine, Laos and Pakistan. Did they achieve the American Dream? Or create an American nightmare? The movie’s producer and director Dr. Fran Kaplan will facilitate the interactive audience discussion and Q&A.
Read MoreHarley-Davidson is dropping diversity initiatives after right-wing anti-DEI campaign
Harley Davidson has officially ended support for diversity within the company and through sponsorship of outside organizations.
Read More‘This young life mattered’: Milwaukee police seek clues in shooting death of Alijah Golden-Richmond, 14
A family is mourning and looking for answers after a quiet young boy was shot and killed in Milwaukee on June 15th.
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