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Clayborn Benson, Wisconsin Black Historical Society Director.

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UWM celebrating Alumni Awards Evening 2025 at Pfister Hotel
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UWM celebrating Alumni Awards Evening 2025 at Pfister Hotel

Ticket deadline approaching for Feb. 21 ceremony that honors award winners

UWM to Host Free Black History Event Celebrating the History, Present and Future of Milwaukee’s Black Businesses
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UWM to Host Free Black History Event Celebrating the History, Present and Future of Milwaukee’s Black Businesses

Wednesday, February 19 from 4-5:30pm at UWM's School of Continuing Education, Milwaukee

Celebrate Black History Month at the Milwaukee Public Library with a Challenge and Renowned Author Events
Free Day + Celebration Commemorates Hometown Hero Vel Phillips
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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
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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
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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

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

Event guide, including links to scheduled events

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