Clayborn Benson, Wisconsin Black Historical Society Director.
Content referencing Clayborn Benson
Wisconsin’s Only Black-Owned Bank Is 100 Years Old
Located in high-poverty area and still helping people buy homes.
Mar 8th, 2025 by Meredith Melland
Salvation Army Wants To Raze Black Landmark, Will City Allow It?
Salvation Army is contesting decision to protect Black-developed Central City Plaza.
Mar 4th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Will Decide Fate of Buildings Designed by State’s First Black Architect
Salvation Army seeks to replace two Century City Plaza buildings from 1970s.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Salvation Army Seeks To Demolish Buildings By State’s First Black Architect
Much of former Central City Plaza complex north of Downtown could be replaced.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Early Voting Push Underway For Spring Primary
Early voting runs through Saturday.
Feb 16th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes
Johnsons Park To Be Renamed
Or actually expanded, to include first names of the park's current namesakes.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Milton House Tells Wisconsin’s Underground Railroad Story
House and museum is the only authenticated underground railroad stop in the state.
Jul 6th, 2022 by Lorin Cox
How Should Milwaukee Honor Ralph Metcalfe?
Black sprinter was once "fastest man in the world," and later a political trailblazer.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Enjoy Yourself, It’s Later Than You Think
February fading, March coming, but what is there to do?
Feb 25th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
How to Increase Black Homeownership
Milwaukee’s black-white gap is 40%. Experts will take on the issue.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Black History Museum Celebrates 30th Birthday
Local museum only one to collect, preserve Wisconsin’s African-American history.
Sep 29th, 2018 by Max Nawara
Sherman Park and Clarke Square
Doors Open Milwaukee showcases Sherman Park and Clarke Square neighborhoods.
Sep 14th, 2016 by Allison Steines
