On Monday, January 20, 2025, the Wisconsin Black Historical Museum, 2620 W. Center St., hosted the 24th Annual “King Fest” celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Each year, the celebration continues to grow and inspire community residents, civic officials, and youth to take time out and reflect upon the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The “King … [Read more...] about The legacy of Dr. King is celebrated at ’24th Annual King Fest’
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Wisconsin Black Historical Museum hosts 19th Annual ‘King Fest’
On Monday, January 20, 2020, the Wisconsin Black Historical Museum hosted the 19th Annual "King Fest" which celebrated Dr. King's 91st birthday. This year's them was "Remembrance, Resistance, and Reparations," and was hosted by Sister Janette Herrera at the Wisconsin Black Historical Museum, 2620 W. Center Street. The celebration featured speakers like Congresswoman Gwen Moore, … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Black Historical Museum hosts 19th Annual ‘King Fest’
Wisconsin Black Historical Museum hosts 18th Annual King Fest Celebration
On Monday, January 21, 2019, the Wisconsin Black Historical Museum hosted the 18th Annual King Fest Celebration at the Museum, 2620 W. Center St. The event included vendors, video presentations, drumming performances, spoken word poetry, songs and praise dances. There were also a number of guest speakers, including 6th District Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs; and keynote speaker … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Black Historical Museum hosts 18th Annual King Fest Celebration