Milwaukee
Milwaukee is the largest city in the state of Wisconsin and the home of America’s Black Holocaust Museum. Originally settled by German immigrants, Milwaukee became more of a melting pot during subquest immigration waves. The city was well known for manufacturing materials and beer, and local sports teams such as the Brewers still pay homage to those roots. Milwaukee’s Bronzeville neighborhood, of which America’s Black Holocaust Museum is a part, was originally settled by Germans before becoming the African-American center of the city.
Currently, Milwaukee has 1.18 more Black or African American residents than any other race. Racism is often prevalent, and Milwaukee is also known as the most segregated city in the country. The economic disparities are especially dire, with Black Milwaukeeans experiencing poverty at five times the rate of their white counterparts. Racial issues in Milwaukee made the city important in conversations about race during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Milwaukee is more politically liberal than much of Wisconsin, perhaps because of the demographics of its residents. Due to political lean, some politicians have attempted to influence politics by closing polling places in the city, much like they attempt to control elections by changing polling maps.
Nevertheless, the Black community and culture survive and even thrive in Milwaukee. The city welcomes speakers, organizations, and events recognizing and celebrating Black culture, including an annual weekly celebration of the Bronzeville neighborhood, which includes America’s Blakc History Museum. Mayor Cavalier Johnson is the city’s first Black mayor, while the city recently inducted its first Black woman as deputy fire chief.
Posts Tagged ‘Milwaukee’
We 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.
Read MoreBlack Space: Group Therapy Experience (WOMXN)
Black Space is a community organization that provides free group therapeutic experiences for Black and Brown communities. In an effort to destigmatize mental wellness, Dr. Lia A. Knox, Corey Fells, and Darius Smith have come together to create beautiful and safe spaces, designated for healing communities that have been burdened by economic suppression, racial disparities in and limited access to quality health care, and a lack of culturally competent mental health providers.
Read MoreGOP election tactics no surprise to Wisconsin’s Black voters
Recent revelations about Republican election strategies targeting minority communities in Wisconsin’s biggest city came as no surprise to many Black voters.
Read MoreMilwaukee Bucks Black History Month Tip-Off
The Milwaukee Bucks will be highlighting Milwaukee’s Historic Bronzeville neighborhood and ABHM during the game on February 4th! ABHM staff will be on site to share about our founder, Dr. James Cameron, and the important work of the museum.
Read MoreMuseum Community FREE Days
We will offer two free admission days, sponsored by American Family Insurance, in February to celebrate the one year anniversary of the museum’s grand reopening—an unprecedented victory after a 14 year closure.
Read MoreHistoric Bronzeville Milwaukee (Museum Days With ABHM)
Learn about the work being produced at Milwaukee Bronzeville Histories and the tools they’ve created to offer an interactive virtual platform designed to enrich, expand, and share the history of local African American communities.
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