: Harmony Hill laughs while getting her hair done by Belle Bearskin-Blackbird during the Red Magic Art Festival in August. Shop local Indigenous creators and artists on Saturday, April 18 at the Red Magic Spring Makers Market. (Photo by Jonathan Aguilar / Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service / CatchLight Local)

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1. 100 Black Men of Milwaukee Career & Resource Fair: Saturday, April 18

Are you a Black man looking for a job, to build your network or explore new career paths? Join 100 Black Men of Milwaukee Inc. at Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond du Lac Ave., on Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a career and resource fair. Dress professionally and bring copies of your resume. More information here.

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2. Milwaukee Zine Fest: Saturday, April 18

Explore and shop for a variety of zines from independent publishers, artists, writers, photographers and more at the Milwaukee Central Library, 814 W. Wisconsin Ave., on Saturday, April 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. More information here.

3. Red Magic Spring Makers Market: Saturday, April 18

Shop local Indigenous artists and vendors at the Red Magic Spring Makers Market on Saturday, April 18 at Black Husky Brewing, 909 E. Locust St., from noon to 4 p.m. More information here.

4. Future Builders Start Here: Saturday, April 18

Got a child interested in the construction trade? Head to American Family Field, 1 Brewers Way, on Saturday, April 18 from 9 a.m. to noon for a hands-on intro to the skilled trades. Kids can test a virtual welder, drive nails and screws and explore mock construction sites. More information here.

5. WeGiveMKE Food Distribution: Saturday, April 18

In need of food? Christian Faith Fellowship is giving out food boxes on Saturday, April 18 at Destiny Plaza, 7210 North 76th St., from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Food boxes are free but limited, so registration is required. Register here. More information here.

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Jonathan Aguilar is a visual journalist at Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service who is supported through a partnership between CatchLight Local and Report for America.

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Alex Klaus covers education and is a Report for America corps member. Previously, she covered Detroit K-12 schools for Chalkbeat Detroit. She’s also reported for Outlier Media, Detroit Documenters and Bridge Detroit as a freelancer. She graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in urban studies and public history.