Milwaukee

Marquette University and Milwaukee Public Schools are joining forces to host the third annual BLMA Mental Health Awareness Symposium on April 22. This half-day event aims to support the mental well-being of approximately 200 Black and Latino young men from 12 local high schools. The symposium will feature a keynote address by Harry Evans, founder of Heal Black Man. This Milwaukee-based organization provides a supportive space for Black men to […]

The Milky Way Tech Hub has announced the launch of its 2024 Accelerator Program, which will take place from May 6th to May 17th, 2024. The two-week intensive program aims to provide participating founders with the necessary tools and knowledge to integrate AI effectively and ethically into their business models, foster growth through mentorship, and celebrate entrepreneurial risk-taking. The program, themed #InnovationSzn, is a collaborative effort between the Milky Way […]

Governor Tony Evers announced that the State Capitol and Executive Residence Board granted final approval for the installation of a sculpture to honor and memorialize the life and legacy of Wisconsin trailblazer Vel R. Phillips.  When unveiled in June 2024, the sculpture of Phillips, commissioned by artist Radcliffe Bailey, will be the first of a person of color to be honored on the Wisconsin State Capitol Grounds. The stature will […]

GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Future and GRAMMY®-nominated record producer Metro Boomin are scheduled to bring their 'We Trust You Tour' to Milwaukee's Fiserv Forum on Friday, August 2, 2024. The tour, presented by Cash App and Visa, will showcase the duo's recent collaborations and significant influence on hip-hop. Future and Metro Boomin have played a key role in shaping the sound and direction of hip-hop since 2013. Their latest collaborations, "WE […]

Image generated with Midjourney During Black Maternal Health Week 2024, U.S. News & World Report honored a single hospital in Wisconsin for its dedication to supporting Black maternal health - Aurora Medical Center in Grafton. The recognition highlights the facility's efforts in providing high-quality care and addressing disparities in maternal health outcomes for Black women, especially crucial given Wisconsin's persistent challenges in this area. Wisconsin has consistently ranked among the […]

The District of Wisconsin branch of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African American men, will host its 92nd Midwestern Regional Convention in Milwaukee from Thursday, April 11th to Saturday, April 13th, 2024. The convention, expected to draw over 1,200 attendees, will feature various events, with select activities open to the public. Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, encourages […]