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Black Arts Fest MKE at Summerfest Grounds on Saturday, August 5, 2023

July 28, 2023

Family-fun festival celebrates African Heritage and Black Cultural Arts Milwaukee, WI - Black Arts Fest MKE (BAFMKE) announces its annual festival to be held on the Summerfest grounds on Sat., Aug. … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Black Arts Fest MKE, Concerts, Event Schedules, Festivals

Heal the Hood Celebrates the Community this Weekend with 6th Annual Block Party

May 27, 2017

By Karen Stokes Festival season begins this weekend in Milwaukee and the Heal the Hood Block Party is celebrating the community in a big way. The Heal the Hood movement has grown since their … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ajamou Butler, Block Parties, Block Party, Festivals, Heal the Hood, Karen Stokes

Madison-based author headlines CHOICES: Milwaukee’s Festival of Books

September 14, 2013

CHOICES: Milwaukee’s Black Festival of Books, to be held Saturday, September 14, 2013 , will feature three signature events. The Public Forum features Madison-based author, business owner, and … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Annette Polly Williams, Book Fair, David Bowen, Eyon Biddle Sr, Festivals, John Y. Odom, Mandela Barnes, Milele A. Coggs, Saving Black America, Willie Johnson

Community Arts and Funk Festival held at Washington Park

August 24, 2013

County Supervisor Russell Stamper, II and Brad Anthony Bernard enjoyed the festivities at the Community Arts and Funk Festival held at Washington Park recently. (Photo by Robert A. Bell) … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Brad Anthony Bernard, Community Arts and Funk Festival, Festivals, Robert Bell Photography, Russell Stamper

Walnut Way held 12th annual Harvest Day festival

October 13, 2012

Saturday, Oct. 6 was Walnut Way’s 12th Annual Harvest Day, currently the largest Lindsay Heights neighborhood festival, welcoming an average of 700-800 visitors. This years’ event was held from … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Festivals, Harvest Day, Lindsay Heights, Pat A Robinson Photography, Walnut Way Conservation Corp

The Mexican Independence Day Parade was held

September 22, 2012

Mexican Independence Day Parade held last Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012 brought out a diverse group of Milwaukeeans. The annual event concluded with a festival that featured food, games and plenty of family … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Cy White Photography, Festivals, Mexican Independence Day, Parade

Weekend events celebrate culture with no incidents

August 13, 2011

By Cassandra Lans Milwaukee’s African American community demonstrated that celebrated fun and culture can be done without incident. This past weekend several events took place, and there were no … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: African World Festival, Back To School, Cassandra Lans, Evon Biddle Sr, Festivals, State Fair Incident, Wisconsin State Fair

The 17th Annual Back-to-School Festival returns to King Community Center

August 5, 2011

The 17th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Backto- School Festival returns to: The King Community Center Saturday, August 6 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event in past years have drawn … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Back To School, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Community Center, Festivals

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