On Thursday, February 26, 2026 BE Legacy of Excellence Awards welcomed Green Bay Packers football legends LeRoy Butler, Gilbert Brown, and Antonio Freeman to the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Arts (IPAMA) for a Pre-Awards Reception. The reception was hosted by Atty. John Daniels, Jr. and Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter. The program emcee was Marcel … [Read more...] about BE Legacy of Excellence Awards Host Green Bay Packers Legends at IPAMA
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41st BE Legacy of Excellence Awards honors Milwaukee’s best
On Friday, February 27, 2026, the BE Legacy of Excellence Awards (formally The Black Excellence Awards) hosted it's 41st annual celebration of Milwaukee's African American community for Black History month at the Baird Center, 405 W. Kilbourn Ave. This year's special honorees “Men Behind the Mic,” which celebrate our local African American male news anchors (top left photo) … [Read more...] about 41st BE Legacy of Excellence Awards honors Milwaukee’s best
Innovation Meets Impact: GMUL’s ‘Economic Vibrancy Luncheon’ Delivers
On Friday, February 27, 2026, the Greater Milwaukee Urban League (GMUL) hosted their "Economic Vibrancy Luncheon" at the the Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. The annual event began with an exclusive Executive Briefing that brought together 33 of Milwaukee's most influential leaders — top executives, strategic partners, and visionary entrepreneurs — for an intimate, … [Read more...] about Innovation Meets Impact: GMUL’s ‘Economic Vibrancy Luncheon’ Delivers
CAPITA Productions Presents ‘We Are The Drum 2026’
On Saturday, February 28, 2026, City at Peace in the Arts (CAPITA Productions) presented "We Are The Drum 2026," at Marshall High School, 4141 N. 64th St. "We Are The Drum," is an annual performance that incorporates African American history and the performing arts in an educational, enlightening, and entertaining stage production. During the performance, an intergenerational … [Read more...] about CAPITA Productions Presents ‘We Are The Drum 2026’
America’s Black Holocaust’s Museum Honors the Memory of Founder, Dr. James Cameron
From Friday, February 20, to Saturday, February 21, 2026, America’s Black Holocaust Museum (ABHM) hosted a two-day Founders' Day community weekend in memory of the late Dr. James Cameron, founder of the ABHM. Dr. Cameron, who passed on June 11, 2006, was one of a few documented survivors of a lynching and the Founders' Day event served to honor his journey and his dedication to … [Read more...] about America’s Black Holocaust’s Museum Honors the Memory of Founder, Dr. James Cameron
‘Sound of Gospel,’ Concert Celebrates Gospel Music’s Rich Legacy
On Sunday, February 22, 2026 2nd Chance Outreach of Minneapolis, Minnesota presented "The Sound of Gospel©" a vibrant celebration of gospel music's rich legacy at the Bradley Symphony Center in downtown Milwaukee. More than a concert, this dynamic stage production honors the historical journey of Black sacred music — from spirituals, hymns, and ring shouts to contemporary … [Read more...] about ‘Sound of Gospel,’ Concert Celebrates Gospel Music’s Rich Legacy
Nearby Nature Milwaukee hosts ‘7th Annual African American Environmental Pioneers Awards’
On Monday, February 16, 2026, Nearby Nature Milwaukee hosted the "7th Annual American Environmental Pioneers Awards" (AAEPA) ceremony at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center to celebrate those in Milwaukee’s African American community who are working for a better environment. This year's Pioneer Awardees were Danell Cross of Metcalf Park Community Bridges, Cheri … [Read more...] about Nearby Nature Milwaukee hosts ‘7th Annual African American Environmental Pioneers Awards’
Gee’s Clippers Hosts Special Showing of PBS Documentary, ‘A Fuller Education’
On Friday, February 20, 2026, A special viewing of the PBS documentary "A Fuller Education." The documentary chronicles the life and influence of Howard Fuller, the former Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent and voucher school champion whose decades of advocacy have shaped the city's education system. The special screening was held at Gee's Clippers, 2200 N. MLK Dr. The … [Read more...] about Gee’s Clippers Hosts Special Showing of PBS Documentary, ‘A Fuller Education’
Community leader Lamarr Franklin Passes at 80: Legacy Lives on in $16-million Housing Development
At the corner of King Drive and Dr. William Finlayson Street stands a $16-million affordable housing complex named in honor of Lamarr Franklin (pictured center)— a lasting tribute to a man many say dedicated his life to strengthening Milwaukee’s north side. Franklin passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the age of 80. For decades, he was a driving force in the … [Read more...] about Community leader Lamarr Franklin Passes at 80: Legacy Lives on in $16-million Housing Development
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., a Civil Rights Icon, Passes at 84
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Baptist minister and two-time presidential candidate whose booming oratory and populist message propelled the Civil Rights Movement in the decades after the assassination Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., died Tuesday, February 16, 2026, his family said. He was 84. "Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, … [Read more...] about Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr., a Civil Rights Icon, Passes at 84