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Black History Month 2025

At Milwaukee County, we recognize that Black history is American history: a story of resilience, innovation, and progress that has shaped our nation and continues to inspire us today. As we celebrate Black History Month, we reaffirm our commitment to addressing the racial inequities that persist in our community.

Our vision is clear: by achieving racial equity, Milwaukee County will become the healthiest county in Wisconsin.

This month, we honor the achievements of Black leaders and trailblazers while acknowledging the work still ahead. Explore the events, initiatives, and resources happening throughout February as we celebrate, reflect, and take action toward a more equitable tomorrow.

County Executive David Crowley Celebrates Black History Month 2025

 

Local Black History Month Events 

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  Milwaukee County Caucus of Black Supervisors African American History Program Showcasing “African Americans and Labor”

When: Thursday, February 6, 2025, 12:00 p.m.

Where: Milwaukee County Courthouse, 901 N. 9th Street, Room 200 (County Board Room)

Who: Board of Supervisors Black Caucus: Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson and Supervisors Willie Johnson, Jr., Sequanna Taylor, Felesia A. Martin, Priscilla E. Coggs-Jones; Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, and citation honorees.

  Greater Milwaukee Foundation's Government Contracting Workshop

 

When: Monday, February 10, 2025, 10 - 11 a.m.

Where: Greater Milwaukee Foundation, 2153 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Suite 4004 & 4005

Who: Milwaukee County Office of Equity and Milwaukee County Office of Economic Inclusion

 

The workshop aims to inform business owners about how they can connect to the process, apply for government contracts, meet key decision-makers regarding contracts, and have questions answered. Visit the Milwaukee County Office of Equity online for more details and to RSVP.

  Brown Deer Community Foundation's "We Are Not Going Back" Black History Program

When: Tuesday, February 18th, 2025, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Brown Deer Middle School, 8060 North 60th Street, Brown Deer, Wisconsin

The Brown Deer Community Foundation in collaboration with the Brown Deer community pauses to celebrate Black history in the Village.  The event will celebrate the culture, our children and recognize three individuals who have made Black history in our community.  This year's honorees are: Judge Carl Ashley, Dennis Biddle, and Carol Haywood.

  Black Advocacy Day at the State Capital

When: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Where: Wisconsin State Capitol, 2 E. Main Street, Madison, WI

Who: Presented by the Black Legislative Action Coalition Wisconsin

Wisconsin Black Advocacy Day brings together community-minded residents from across the state in Madison. It aims to show residents the decision-making process for creating laws and policies, provide advocacy training, and allow attendees to meet with their local elected officials. For information, email the Milwaukee County Office of Equity at [email protected] or call 414-278-7979.

 

  City of Glendale's Black History Month Event

When: Thursday, February 27, 2025, 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Where: Glen Hills Middle School, 2600 W. Mill Road, Glendale, WI

 "True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice."

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

 

 “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.”

Harriet Tubman

 

“What the people want is simple. They want an America as good as its promise.” 

 Barbara Jordan

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Milwaukee County Office of Equity

OOE is committed to serving Milwaukee County’s African Americans and addressing Black residents' unique and wide-ranging challenges. Its efforts uplift and support the community work being done that directly impacts Black children, youth, and families through the lens of Black culture, public policy, and economic empowerment. 

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Milwaukee County's Mission and Vision

 By achieving racial equity, Milwaukee is the healthiest county in Wisconsin. In 2019, Milwaukee became the first jurisdiction in the nation     to declare racism a public health crisis. Learn more about why we believe racial equity is connected to the power to make change in our   Health & Equity Framework.

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MILWAUKEE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE

(414) 278-4211 | fax: (414) 223-1375
Milwaukee County Courthouse, Room 306
901 N. 9th Street | Milwaukee, WI 53233
 

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