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Here’s how you can celebrate Black History Month in Milwaukee in 2022

January 31, 2022 by Sam Woods 1 Comment

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There are many ways you can celebrate Black History Month this year, including participating in reading clubs with the Milwaukee Public Library. (NNS file photo by Analise Pruni)

February is Black History Month.

Here are some events you should know about in Milwaukee.

(Did we miss a Black History Month event? We tried our best but bet we did. Help us fill in the gaps by posting in the comments below or by sending an email to info@milwaukeenns.org with the subject line “Black History Month 2022.” You can always submit your news by clicking here.)

Concert featuring Black Violin: Thursday, Feb. 3

Classically trained violist and violinist Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus combine their training with hip-hop influences to create something new. They are playing at the Marcus Theater at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3 at 929 N. Water St. Click here for more information.

Club Noir book release party: Saturday, Feb. 12

Celebrate Black History Month, and watch Kavon Cortez Jones perform his timeless narrations about his home city. The event starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12 at Between Two Galleries, 423 W. Pierce St. Click here for more information.

“Stars, Stories and Rhythms of Africa”: Wednesday, Feb. 16

Enjoy a night of live music, dancing, storytelling and stargazing in different African cities at the UW-Milwaukee planetarium. This free event begins at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 1900 E. Kenwood Blvd. Click here for more details.

America’s Black Holocaust Museum “Grand Re-mergence”: Friday, Feb. 25

The wait is over, and America’s Black Holocaust Museum is back. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony outside the museum at 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 25 at 401 W. North Ave. Following the ceremony, the doors of the museum will be open until 5 p.m. Click here for more information. In case you missed it: NNS Spotlight: As America grapples with racist past, leader of America’s Black Holocaust Museum looks toward the future

Ebony Ball: Sunday, Feb. 27

Marquette University’s Black Student Council presents this reliving of a day in 1920s Harlem. The show begins at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27 at the Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W. Wisconsin Ave. Click here for tickets and more details.

Milwaukee Film celebrates Black History Month: All month

Milwaukee Film presents a slate of films, conversations and events all month as part of its Black Lens MKE program. Click here to see the full list of events. In case you missed it: Post from Community: Milwaukee Film dedicates February to Black History Month 2022

Presence and Persistence: Visions of American Blackness: All month

The Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design’s exhibition explores Black life in America, with work ranging from black-and-white renderings to paintings to assemblage collage work. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays at 273 E. Erie St. Click here for more information about the exhibition and related events.

Black History Month Reading Challenge: All month

Kids and adults are invited to join the Milwaukee Public Library’s reading challenge all month. Prizes for adults, teens and children are available. Click here for more information.

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About Sam Woods

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Sam Woods is a staff reporter primarily covering education in Milwaukee. When not reporting for NNS, Sam produces the Bridge the City podcast, a podcast that brings together people, resources, and ideas that inspire Milwaukee to action, with a reach of over 6,000 monthly subscribers across all podcast platforms.

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  1. Carla says

    February 1, 2022 at 11:55 am

    Great Resource for Family events

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