The Office on African American Affairs (OAAA) serves to support Milwaukee County and empower the community to make the County’s vision ‘by achieving racial equity, Milwaukee is the healthiest county in Wisconsin’ a reality. Since our inception OAAA has been a key partner in helping County leaders confront racial disparities and inequity. This set the stage for Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Milwaukee County’s Office on African American Affairs celebrates Black History Month
Black History Month
‘Asase Ye Duru: Honoring African American Environmental Pioneers’
On Monday, February 17, 2020, Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum hosted a Black History Month celebration honoring local African American Environmental Pioneers at the museum, 2620 W. Center St. The event was called "Asase Ye Duru," which is an African saying for "The Earth Has Weight," and is a symbol of providence and the divinity of Mother Earth. Among those … [Read more...] about ‘Asase Ye Duru: Honoring African American Environmental Pioneers’
Northcott Neighborhood House celebrates Black History Month with ‘Reverberation’
On Saturday, February 28, 2020, the Northcott Neighborhood House celebrated Black History Month with a musical event, "Reverberation," at 2460 North 6th Street. The theatrical event highlighted Milwaukee's youth through their talent, musicianship and drama performances to spread positivity happening in Milwaukee's urban community. The students featured music by icons like … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House celebrates Black History Month with ‘Reverberation’
Wisconsin Memorial Park hosts 2nd Annual Black History Month program
On Saturday, February 29, 2020, Wisconsin Memorial Park hosted their 2nd Annual Black History Month program coordinated by Michelle Russell-Hoppert (pictured, third from left), Family Service Counselor for Wisconsin Memorial Park. She is pictured with Reverend McCrory of St. Luke Emmanuel, members of the St. Luke Emmanuel Church Choir, Kingdom Kidz Care Academy, Brooklyn … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Memorial Park hosts 2nd Annual Black History Month program
Ron Husband: The Story of Disney’s First Black Animator
By William Gooden Who was the first African American Disney animator? Most Disney geeks, like myself, will answer “Floyd Norman” and until a few weeks ago, I would have said the same thing. However, I am wrong (and you probably are, too). While Floyd Norman did work for Disney animation, he was never technically an animator and the title of first black animator at Disney … [Read more...] about Ron Husband: The Story of Disney’s First Black Animator
Zion Hill MBC celebrates Black History Month and heart health
During the month of February, Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church celebrated Black History Month with a number of special services. The first event was their African American Heritage Program on Sunday, February 18, 2018, and this year's theme was, "Saluting our Educators: Past and Present." This event included special guests Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Darienne B. … [Read more...] about Zion Hill MBC celebrates Black History Month and heart health
The Magnitude of Black History Month
By the late Eddie Bernice Johnson (former Former United States Representative for Texas) During the month of February the nation pauses to acknowledge the significant contributions made by people of African American ancestry to American greatness. The practice began in 1926 when Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a Harvard trained black historian, … [Read more...] about The Magnitude of Black History Month
Christian Fellowship Church presents its annual African American History program
The Congregation at Christian Fellowship Community Church, 2176 N. 39th Street, held its annual Black History program on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. The program theme was “The First Shall be Last and the Last Shall be First.” The guest speaker was Vincent P. Lyles, president and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. Special guests … [Read more...] about Christian Fellowship Church presents its annual African American History program