02/01/2026
This month is filled with events honoring Black history and culture across Milwaukee and surrounding communities. Below is a list of few, among many. How many are you going to attend?
Milwaukee Public Library (Feb 1–28)
Month-long challenge, storytimes, author events, and poetry celebrations.
UW–Milwaukee Kickoff (Feb 3)
Community celebration with performances and cultural programming.
Milwaukee Public Museum (Feb 15, 22 + ongoing)
Family activities and the “Crossing the Line” civil rights exhibit.
America’s Black Holocaust Museum
Powerful year-round exhibits open throughout February.
Racine Youth Achievement Awards (Feb 22)
Honoring outstanding local youth.
The contributions that Black people have made to business, culture, and social justice in Milwaukee cannot be understated, and today the fight to create a better, more equitable Milwaukee continues.
