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Celebrate Black History Month at the Milwaukee Public Library with a Challenge and Renowned Author Events

Free Day + Celebration Commemorates Hometown Hero Vel Phillips

The Milwaukee Art Museum partners with the Vel Phillips Legacy Initiative to kickstart the Year of Vel Phillips, a statewide commemoration in the trailblazer's honor.

Museum Days Returns to Milwaukee

Experience world-class cultural institutions at discounted prices Jan. 18-28 in the Greater Milwaukee area

Full Schedule Released and Tickets On-Sale for the 2023 MKE Black Theatre Festival, August 9-27

A 3-week-long festival featuring free events across the city designed to support Black creatives and two full-production ticketed plays: MUD ROW and THE MEETING

Early Voting Push Underway For Spring Primary

Early voting runs through Saturday.

Johnsons Park To Be Renamed

Or actually expanded, to include first names of the park's current namesakes.

Milton House Tells Wisconsin’s Underground Railroad Story

House and museum is the only authenticated underground railroad stop in the state.

How Should Milwaukee Honor Ralph Metcalfe?

Black sprinter was once "fastest man in the world," and later a political trailblazer.

Enjoy Yourself, It’s Later Than You Think

February fading, March coming, but what is there to do?

Virtual Doors Open Offers 85+ Online Building Tours, Neighborhood Experiences and More

Event guide, including links to scheduled events

How to Increase Black Homeownership

Milwaukee’s black-white gap is 40%. Experts will take on the issue.

Black History Museum Celebrates 30th Birthday

Local museum only one to collect, preserve Wisconsin’s African-American history.

Sherman Park and Clarke Square

Doors Open Milwaukee showcases Sherman Park and Clarke Square neighborhoods.

MPS student-produced exhibit honors memories of city’s Bronzeville neighborhood

Standing on Their Shoulders: Memories of Bronzeville, presented by KnowThyself, opens Thursday with reception at MPS’ Milwaukee High School of the Arts