Milwaukee

College Possible Wisconsin (CPW) has launched a statewide campaign to assist families with completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) applications. This initiative responds to technical issues and delays associated with the rollout of a new FAFSA application system. The FAFSA application is a key step for many Wisconsin families seeking higher education. Recent complications with the application system have created challenges for potential college students. CPW, an […]

The annual Black Arts Fest MKE is set to return to Milwaukee's Summerfest grounds on August 3rd, 2024. This year's event will offer a full day of cultural experiences, performances, and family-friendly activities. It aims to showcase various artistic expressions rooted in African and African American culture. The festival's main stage, the Miller Stage, will feature various musical acts throughout the day. The lineup includes jazz performances by Christopher's Project, […]

Black Arts MKE has announced the full 2024 MKE Black Theatre Festival schedule, set to run from August 7 to 25. The festival aims to showcase Black theatre and creative talent in its third year through performances and events. The festival's program includes three main stage productions: "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When The Rainbow Is Enuf," "The Realness," and "Stories About The Old Days." Additional events […]

Milwaukee's Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs has announced a call for artists to participate in the Bronzeville 2024 Artwalk. The event, part of Bronzeville Week (August 3rd - 10th), invites high school, college, professional, and amateur artists to submit works that interpret the theme "Evolve & Emerge." Artists can showcase their creations in various businesses throughout Bronzeville Week, culminating in a capstone event on August 10th. Each artist may submit up […]