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06/23/2026

We look back on an unforgettable BID Days week. Let’s tap into the businesses that keep the Historic King Drive District thriving. 👀✨

June 8 officially marked King Drive BID Day in Milwaukee, kicking off a full week rooted in legacy, movement, creativity, and shared pride. Here’s what made the week special:

🏆 Legacy Monday — Honoring long‑standing BID businesses that continue to shape the corridor
🚴🏽‍♀️ King Dream Ride + Social Hour — A community bike ride and neighborhood gathering celebrating movement + connection
🎨 Creative Conversation + Karaoke — Art Walk discussion followed by karaoke at
☕️ Coffee on King — Free coffee at participating businesses fueling community engagement
🛍️ Bronzeville Farmers Market — Presented by , featuring local vendors, fresh produce, and music

To every business owner, every business, every community partner, and everyone who works, plays, and lives in the Historic King Drive BID, thank you. Your commitment, creativity, and presence are what make this district move.

✨Tap in, show love, and keep supporting the businesses that make this corridor move. 🚀

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is a moment to feel united. ✊🏾

During the celebration, our intern took the Mini Mic and asked community members to share one word that captures how Juneteenth makes them feel.

The responses were full of joy, pride, and gratitude, a reminder of how powerful this day is for Milwaukee.
Thank you to everyone who tapped in and shared your voice during the interview. Your words help tell the story of what Juneteenth means on King Drive.

Just as the festival brought energy up and down the corridor, we invite you to come back and support the incredible businesses on King Drive. Community thrives when we show up for one another.

what were you doing 30 years ago?

06/16/2026

Tap‑In Tuesday featuring Mini Mic Monday from our intern 🎤✨❤️🖤💚

This week, our intern Zoe tapped in with the Mini Mic and stepped inside the American Black Holocaust Museum to explore how its powerful storytelling connects to our Juneteenth Jubilee on King Drive.

What she discovered wasn’t just history; it was legacy, resilience, and truth. Through each exhibit, Zoe learned how preserves our stories, honors our ancestors, and continues to educate the next generation about the long journey toward freedom.

During the Jubilee, ABHM will host: Grab Your Slice of History from 12–3 PM, featuring:

-Local history moments that ground us in where we’ve been.
-Bingo with prizes for all ages
-Milwaukee Public Museum activities that make learning hands‑on and fun

Zoe left with a deeper understanding that Juneteenth isn’t just a date; it’s a celebration of freedom, community, and joy.

Juneteenth = Freedom. ✨

Tap in, learn, and celebrate with us on King Drive.

06/13/2026

Last night, the creative heartbeat of Historic King Drive BID #8 was on full display as artists, entrepreneurs, and neighbors gathered at for an evening rooted in transparency, collaboration, and community dialogue.

The energy was warm, the ideas were flowing, and the spirit of King Drive’s creative future felt stronger than ever.

Together, we reflected on current successes, explored upcoming opportunities, and imagined what’s possible for the creative corridor, including the momentum building toward this year’s Bronzeville Art Walk.

The night wrapped with a lively karaoke and social hour, giving everyone space to connect, celebrate, and keep the conversation going.

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06/11/2026

We’ve had an incredible time celebrating King Drive BID
Days this week, and we’re keeping the momentum going with a big thank you to our amazing community.

Join us tomorrow at and for a free coffee while supplies last. It’s our way of showing appreciation for everyone who helps make King Drive such a vibrant place to live, work, and gather.

Let’s keep the celebration going.☕


CommunityStrong

06/11/2026

Did someone say coffee?☕

Stop by Pilcrow or Confectionately Yours on Friday, June 12 and enjoy one complimentary coffee beverage (up to 12 oz.)

One free beverage per customer while supplies last. Explore the corridor, support local businesses, and start your morning on King.

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06/11/2026

Just 2 days away! Follow our Farmers Market Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590425737947

first bronzeville farmers market line up of the season is here ⋆꩜

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6/13 in the little lot next to the shop, free mini bouq from the byobouq bar for the first person at every market!

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06/11/2026

We’re keeping the energy from the King Drive Bid Days going tonight on Historic King Drive. Join us for a creative conversation-2026 Art Walk + karaoke at .

We can't wait to celebrate community, connection, and good vibes all evening!

Pull up, bring a friend, and let’s keep the momentum alive. 🎨🎭🎤

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06/10/2026

🌿 Wellness Wednesday x King Drive Bid days recap

Day 2 of rolled through the District yesterday with the 🚴🏽‍♀️ King Dream Ride + Social Hour. A community bike ride starting at 1724 N. Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and gathering at the MLK Statue before we took off on a ride through Historic King Drive.

From 5:30–7 PM, the District was full of movement, connection, and Bronzeville energy. We closed out the evening at , 85, for a neighborhood social hour.

Grateful for our partners at , and big thank you to and for sponsoring and helping make Day 2 a standout moment on King Drive.