BLACK HISTORY SPOTLIGHT by Lynda Jones On the snowy evening of Friday, Feb. 10, 2112 the legendary Harry Belafonte made his annual Black History Month visit to speak at Chicago’s Faith Community of St. Sabina Church, pastored by Rev. Dr. Michael Pfleger, a longtime friend of Belafonte’s. Before he spoke to the congregation and guests, [...]

America’s Black Holocaust Museum, shuttered since 2008, will re-open as a virtual museum on February 25, 2012, in honor of the birthday of its founder James Cameron, the only known survivor of a lynching. The opening website is only the first phase of what will be a cutting-edge 21st century online museum geared to the [...]

Sign up is underway for the 4th Annual Black Knowledge Bowl. The annual academic challenge is being coordinated by the Social Development Commission (SDC). The daylong event for high school age youth will be held Friday, March 30 at Manpower Headquarters at 100 N. Manpower Place from 8 am to 2:30 pm. The Black Knowledge [...]

In honor of Black History Month, a six member panel will be convening February 26, 1:30-2:30 PM, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 1927 N. Fourth Street, Milwaukee, to discuss the life and times of Capuchin Booker Ashe, co-founder of the House of Peace. The event is also introducing the biography of Brother Booker, Brother [...]

By Lynda L. Jones, Editor Milwaukee County will be holding primary elections on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011. Voting during this period is essential for the African American community especially. In the month where African Americans celebrate their rich history of contributions to this nation, it is more than fitting that voting should be a priority. [...]

More than 100 youth will show off what they know about Black History during the 2nd Annual Black Knowledge Bowl. The tournament style contest will feature more than 20 teams of area high school and middle school age youth demonstrating their expertise. The Black Knowledge Bowl will be held Friday, February 26 from 9 am [...]

The young students at African American Children’s Theatre (AACT) are learning to Grapevine and Hustle on their trip into the past as they rehearse “Flashback to Motown” for a Black History Month presentation on February 27. The Sondheim Room at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center is alive with the sounds of the 1960s, 70s and [...]