Reggie Jackson, Head Griot at the Black Holocaust Museum.
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Veterans Day Event Will Promote Peace, Not Militarism
'Reclaim Armistice Day' event will take place in the Milwaukee City Hall rotunda on Nov. 11.
Nov 7th, 2024 by Bill Christofferson
UWM 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 Peterson
America’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 Jannene
America’s Black Holocaust Museum Will Reopen
Grand reopening planned for February 25.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Celebrate International Human Rights Day
Plus, the annual Jacob Marley's Christmas Carol goes virtual, explore African stories and cultural perspectives and check out some holiday installations.
Dec 10th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
How To Understand These Historic Protests
These resources will put the nationwide protests in a proper context.
Aug 13th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Grants Target COVID-19 Racial Disparities
More than $1 million in grants will fund programs in Milwaukee County.
Apr 11th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Civil Rights Tour of City Is Heart Breaking
But the tour, organized by the BeNoble Group, makes Milwaukee’s black history come alive.
Feb 11th, 2020 by Sarah Noble
A Cultural Exchange by Local Schools
Student exchanges between predominantly Jewish, Latinx, black and Native American schools growing.
Dec 4th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
“Bridge the City” Helps People Take Action
Local podcast's creators work to change narratives, spur civic action.
Jul 26th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Schools to Address Urban Segregation?
'The Color of Law' event triggers local efforts to create history courses on how government segregated cities.
Jan 24th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Government Caused Segregation, Author Charges
“The Color of Law” writer Richard Rothstein speaks at MATC, galvanizes listeners.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic
How Long Will Flag Debate Last?
Arts Board might not have decision on the city flag by the end of 2018.
Oct 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Will City Adopt a New Flag?
Arts Board doesn't seem crazy about "Peoples' Flag," has invited creators to next meeting.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville
Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Preview the New Black Holocaust Museum
Actor Danny Glover featured in opening celebration of building housing museum and Griot Apartments.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Students Retrace Civil Rights Era
Local high schools help students retrace open housing march, travel to Selma, Memphis, key sites.
May 14th, 2018 by Rachel Kubik
Town Hall Meetings Discuss Police Reforms
Fire and Police Commission seeks community responses to federal study of Milwaukee Police.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Artists Enrich Garfield Apartments Grand Opening
Visual, musical and spoken-word artists celebrate opening of new complex on 4th and North.
Oct 31st, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker
The 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, PhD
Beyond Sherman Park
Community takes stock of central city a year after unrest. Discussion to air on PBS Aug. 10
Aug 3rd, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Residential Segregation Still A Problem
Other than Brown Deer and Glendale, suburbs are overwhelmingly white.
Jun 27th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Why the Jewish Museum Matters
Current exhibit is example of story telling that strengthens community.
May 15th, 2017 by Rick Deines
Officials Celebrate Garfield Development
Groundbreaking for $17 million development and reopened Black Holocaust Museum.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
A Hard Look at U.S. Racial History
Thousands of lynchings, one in Milwaukee. Experts convene at local museum.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Naomi Waxman
Can Black Holocaust Museum Be Reborn?
New Maures Development complex could house it on ground floor, but details are scanty.
May 18th, 2016 by Mark Doremus
Major Goolsby’s, Still a Great Sports Bar
One of nation's first, where Charles Barkley and Reggie Jackson, among others, hung out.
Oct 14th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Do Black Lives Matter?
Our history suggests answer is no, argues Black Holocaust Museum researcher.
Jul 26th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
