During youth hangouts at the African-American Roundtable, they connect and discuss issues they care about. Youth ages 13 to 19 are welcome from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28 at 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1000. (Photo provided by Markasa Tucker-Harris)

It’s Friday in Milwaukee, and here are some things we think you should know about. If you would like your event to be considered for this column, please submit your news by clicking here at least two weeks in advance.

1. Women’s Personal Safety Workshop: Friday, March 28

To celebrate Women’s History Month, Circles of Strength and SheWolf MKE are partnering to host a personal safety workshop from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28 at 3610 W. Pierce St. Women will learn self-defense techniques, how to boost  their confidence and resilience. To register or request free transportation to the event, call 414-316-5110. More information here. 

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2. Youth Hangout: Friday, March 28

Youth ages 13 to 19 are welcome to hang out with the African-American Roundtable from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, March 28 at 161 W. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1000. The day will be filled with activities, in-depth conversations and enjoying lunch together. Click here to register. More information here.

3. Phenomenal Women Marketplace: Saturday, March 29

America’s Black Holocaust Museum and Papyrus & Charms invite you to a pop-up marketplace to celebrate the history of women in business and arts. You can shop local vendors, engage in activities and hear live poetry from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 29 at 401 W. North Ave. More information here.

4. Outdoor Afro Saturday Afternoon Urban Hike: Saturday, March 29

Outdoor Afro-Wisconsin-Iowa is a group that goes on urban hikes to connect Black community members  with nature and build friendship. Residents are encouraged to participate in the group’s urban hike from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29. You will gather at the Mitchell Park Domes Horticulture Conservatory, 524 S. Layton Blvd. Then, you will walk through the Hank Aaron State Trail toward Three Bridges Park. Before participating, you must fill out a waiver. Please wear appropriate shoes, dress in layers and bring water. More information here. 

5. Sundaes on Sunday: Sunday, March 30

The Milwaukee Police Department partners with 71st and Lisbon Avenue Sentry and Cedar Crest Ice Cream each month to give away free sundaes to community members and hear feedback from them regarding important issues. The next gathering will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, March 30 at 7101 W. Lisbon Ave. More information here.

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Chesnie Wardell serves as the intergenerational reporter for NNS. In addition, she writes features on notable North Side and South Side residents. She reported for other newsrooms like the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, covered teacher vacancies through an O'Brien fellowship and was selected as an inaugural member of the New York Times Corps. She is a 2025 graduate of Marquette University, where she studied journalism and theology.