Learn About Our Black History with “Milwaukee’s Black History Storytellers”
You don’t have to read history books to learn about Black History. It’s all around you. Just talk to your grandmother, the elders at church, or your favorite neighbor. People here in Milwaukee have rich, interesting stories to tell.
Listen to Jammin’ 98.3 weekdays in February at Noon and 4pm for stories from several Milwaukeeans sharing their memories of Milwaukee’s Black History.
Plus check back here throughout the month for exclusive online audio.
Oral history is the recording of historical information based on the personal experiences and opinions of the speaker. It is an invaluable way of preserving history.
This year’s Milwaukee Black History Storytellers include two newspaper columnists, a photographer and a prolific business owner.
For the last 15+ years Eugene Kane has been offering perspectives on the news, social issues and anything else that captures his interest.
Eugene Kane answers the question “Why have you stayed in Milwaukee for the past 25+ years?”
Eugene Kane talks about some of the major Milwaukee news stories he’s written about.
Barbara White, Milwaukee Community Journal “I-Witness” columnist “Holla!” Wanna know what’s going on in Milwaukee? Barbara White is THE source.
Barbara White shares some of her favorite childhood memories of growing up in Milwaukee.
Barbara White talks about her work to end apartheid in South Africa.
Barbara White shares stories about covering the 2009 Democratic Convention.
He was Wisconsin’s first Black licensed car dealer, had his own brand of women’s stockings, and with his wife opened Lena’s Food Market. When it comes to business in Milwaukee, Bezelle Martin knows a thing or two.
Bezelee Martin talks about his strong belief is taking care of yourself.
Bezelee Martin answers the question “Did you ever think you’d see an African American president?”
Bezelee Martin describes what he’d like to see for Milwaukee’s future.
He has seen most of Milwaukee’s best and worst moments through a camera lens. If it’s happening in Milwaukee, Harry Kemp is there preserving the images.
Harry Kemp describes how he first fell in love with photography.
Harry Kemp talks about the start of the Milwaukee Community Journal.
Harry Kemp shares a story about former St. Benedict School students.
Harry Kemp reminisces about the Rendezvous Ballroom.
Harry Kemp remembers two important trips to Washington, DC.
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