Wednesday, February 17 from 9:30am-11:30am
UWM Wisconsin Room Lounge – 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
IS SCHOOL CHOICE A REAL CHOICE FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS?
This panel discussion is free & open to the public. As the debate over the fate of Milwaukee public schools heats up, the UWM Department of Africology invites expert commentators and community members to share their insights and experiences on vouchers and the possible mayoral take over. For more info
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Wednesday, February 17 from 4:30-5:30pm
Center Street Library – 2727 W. Fond du Lac Avenue
QUILTING BEE IN THE STYLE OF GEE’S BEND QUILTERS
Inspired by the women of Gee's Bend and their famous quilts, children ages 5-12 will create their own quilt pattern using cut paper and other art supplies while they learn about these famous women and the historical significance of their quilts. For more info
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Friday, February 19 at 6:30pm
Wisconsin Black Historical Society & Museum – 26th & Center
THE REBELLIOUS SPIRIT OF MICHAEL McGEE SR.
A long-time Alderman of our city’s 6th District, Michael McGee Sr. brought national attention to Milwaukee in the 80’s. Come out for an exhibit, video presentation and panel discussion that will examine his efforts towards empowering Milwaukee’s Black Community. For more info
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Saturday, February 20 from 11am-1pm
Bayshore Town Center Rotunda – 5800 N. Bayshore Drive in Glendale
TON KO-THI CHILDREN’S PERFORMING ENSEMBLE
Join Ton Ko-Thi for two free live performances. For 40 years, Ko-Thi has been an artistic institution in Milwaukee, constantly dedicated to the preservation and performance of traditional African-American and Caribbean dance and drumming. A main component of Ko-Thi’s educational outreach includes the nurturing and development of children 6-18 through Ton Ko-Thi, translated as “Little Ko-Thi”. Come enjoy the hard work and creative energy of these young dancers.
Sunday, February 21 at 3:30pm
Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church – 2207 N. 2nd Street
A BLACK HISTORY TRILOGY THROUGH MUSIC, DRAMA & THE SPOKEN WORD
Through dramatic readings, musical renditions and the spoken word, the Black History Trilogy will take you on a distinctive journey and delightful depiction of several African Americans who left us with heroic and classic legacies in the areas of education, law, music and the Black church.
Tuesday, February 23 from 6:00-7:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Library – 3rd & Locust
AFRICAN-AMERICAN JEOPARDY
Children and their families are invited to play African-American Jeopardy in celebration of Black History Month. For more info
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Wednesday, February 24 from 5:00-6:00pm
Washington Park Library – 2121 N. Sherman Blvd.
QUILTING BEE IN THE STYLE OF GEE’S BEND QUILTERS
Inspired by the women of Gee's Bend and their famous quilts, children ages 5-12 will create their own quilt pattern using cut paper and other art supplies while they learn about these famous women and the historical significance of their quilts. For more info
click here.
Friday, February 26 from 8:30am-2:30pm
Milwaukee Public Museum – 800 W. Wells Street
BLACK KNOWLEDGE BOWL 2010
The Black Knowledge Bowl is a tournament style competition for high school and middle school aged teams. The teams will be quizzed on a wide range of topics including African History, Discovery & Industry, Writing & Art, Education & Government and Milwaukee Black History. Winning teams are awarded prizes. The public is invited to attend. If you have a team interested in competing, call Element Everest at 906-2766.
STRUGGLES IN THE UNIVERSITIES – THE MOVEMENTS OF UW-OSHKOSH & UW-MILWAUKEE
The UW System has had its own share of riots and demonstrations over the years from students fighting for multicultural centers to fighting for African American History in the curriculum. Come hear from those who have participated in the these battles and the results of their efforts. For more info
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Saturday, February 27 at 5:30pm
Wisconsin African American Women’s Center - 3020 W. Vliet Street
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION OF DR. WILLIAM FINLAYSON
The community is invited to attend a prestigious event and dinner commemorating and honoring the life and works of Dr. William Finlayson, renowned physician and co-founder of North Milwaukee State Bank. If you would like to attend, RSVP by calling 933-1652. The cost is $40 per person. If you were delivered by Dr. Finlayson, please call 933-1652 as soon as possible. The event organizers are seeking the family with the most infants delivered by Dr. Finlayson.
Sunday, February 28 at 3:30pm
St. Mark AME Church – 1616 W. Atkinson Avenue
THE EVOLUTION OF GOSPEL MUSIC IN THE BLACK CHURCH
This free event will celebrate and honor the movement and role of traditional and contemporary gospel heritage and music in the Black church for more then 150 years. The event will also feature musical selections from St Mark’s own Angel Choir, Young Levities Choir, Anvil Choir, Celestial Choir, Liturgical dancers, the Praise Team, the Praise Chorale, with additional selections from the Riverside University High School Gospel Choir.
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