Dr. James Cameron, founder of America’s Black Holocaust Museum.
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A Record Year For Honorary Street Names
Pastors, community leaders, mathematicians and former politicians are being recognized.
Aug 12th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneUWM Students Gather Community Stories For International Exhibition on Inequality
‘Climates of Inequality’ exhibit includes voices from Milwaukee’s north-side residents.
May 28th, 2024 by Tim PetersonCEO Departs Black Holocaust Museum, Brad Pruitt Named Interim Leader
Bert Davis stepping down, citing responsibilities to family. Museum reopened last year.
Mar 24th, 2023 by Graham KilmerHonorary Street Name For Lena’s Food Co-Founder
City honoring late entrepreneur Bezelee Martin.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneOn the reemergence of America’s Black Holocaust Museum
Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs February 25, 2022
Feb 25th, 2022 by Ald. Milele CoggsAmerica’s Black Holocaust Museum Reopens To Great Fanfare
Packed event 14 years in the making is just the beginning says CEO.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneThe Fall and Rise of Bronzeville
A more than decade-long effort to restore neighborhood’s glory gaining momentum.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Corri HessBlack Holocaust Museum Buys Building, Receives $10 Million Donation
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Dec 19th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneAmerica’s Black Holocaust Museum Will Reopen
Grand reopening planned for February 25.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneThe Milwaukee Public Museum and America’s Black Holocaust Museum Invite You to Take a Journey Through the Life of Nelson Mandela at the U.S. Debut of Mandela: The Official Exhibition
Limited Engagement April 23 - August 1, 2021
Apr 13th, 2021 by Milwaukee Public MuseumAmerica’s Black Holocaust Museum Responds to Historic Events
CEO looks to future of institution, and the role it can play "in these challenging times".
Sep 25th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-OrtizHow To Understand These Historic Protests
These resources will put the nationwide protests in a proper context.
Aug 13th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz25 Streets Have Added Honorary Names
Since 2005, honorary signs for James Cameron, Don Sykes, Mae Elizabeth Dey, many others.
May 11th, 2020 by Carl BaehrAmerica’s Black Holocaust Museum unveils sculpture and announces major donations in partnership with Greater Milwaukee Foundation
America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) has received a signature work of art and more than $1 million in funding through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and its donors
Jan 27th, 2020 by Greater Milwaukee FoundationBlack Holocaust Museum Gets $1 Million Grant
Buoyed by grants, museum plans Summer 2020 opening.
Jan 27th, 2020 by Alana WatsonMembers of the Milwaukee Turners Turn $4,000 Into a $16,000 Gift to Support America’s Black Holocaust Musuem
The Milwaukee Turners, founded by abolitionists in the 1850s, is the oldest civic organization in Milwaukee and has been deeply committed to social justice since its founding.
Feb 20th, 2019 by Milwaukee TurnersChris Abele Issues a $100,000 Personal Challenge Grant on Behalf of America’s Black Holocaust Museum
Written pledges submitted by February 25, 2019 can be paid through the end of calendar year 2021 (up to a 3-year pledge).
Jan 8th, 2019 by Dr. James Cameron Legacy FoundationSome Final Memories of Civil Rights Era
Community members share stories, make memes to remember civil rights history.
Dec 13th, 2018 by Analise PruniRebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville
Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Jeramey JannenePreview the New Black Holocaust Museum
Actor Danny Glover featured in opening celebration of building housing museum and Griot Apartments.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Andrea WaxmanCelebration set to honor late founder of America’s Black Holocaust Museum
James Cameron’s life will be celebrated at Marquette’s Haggerty Museum of Art
Apr 5th, 2018 by Marquette UniversityThe Rise and Fall of Bronzeville
At its peak in the 1930s to 1950s, it had quite a history.
Aug 5th, 2017 by Jill Florence Lackey, PhDOfficials Celebrate Garfield Development
Groundbreaking for $17 million development and reopened Black Holocaust Museum.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Graham KilmerA Hard Look at U.S. Racial History
Thousands of lynchings, one in Milwaukee. Experts convene at local museum.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Naomi WaxmanCouncil Okays Garfield Development
City TID will help finance Bronzeville development including Black Holocaust Museum.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Graham KilmerMilwaukee organizations awarded almost $30,000 to explore social problems
Projects address racial tensions, political censorship and sustainable water use.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Wisconsin Humanities CouncilSherman Park and Clarke Square
Doors Open Milwaukee showcases Sherman Park and Clarke Square neighborhoods.
Sep 14th, 2016 by Allison SteinesMPTV and WUWM Collaborate on Sherman Park Special
Both Radio and Television Formats to Air Throughout the Weekend of August 19-21 on MPTV and WUWM
Aug 18th, 2016 by Milwaukee PBSCan Black Holocaust Museum Be Reborn?
New Maures Development complex could house it on ground floor, but details are scanty.
May 18th, 2016 by Mark DoremusFunding for Bronzeville project is good news for museum
Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs May 3, 2016
May 3rd, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs