CULTIVATING A COMMUNITY: A Community Conversation with James Causey and Angela Peterson of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Andre Lee Ellis of We Got This, Kwabena and Tina Nixon and others all subjects of the phenomenal series focusing on dealing with trauma in our community. Thursday, January 24, 2019 6pm-8pm Link to the series: https://projects.jsonline.com/news/2018/12/7/james-causey-shares-thoughts-on-we-got-this-program.html    

CULTIVATING A COMMUNITY: A  Photographer's Panel Friday, January 25, 2019 We apologize for any inconvenience, Tonight's event has been canceled because of cold temperatures! 

"History Begins with You: Genealogy Conference  February 2nd 9am to 1pm The conference presents many informative workshops for both the beginner and experienced genealogist. Sessions will cover such topics as how to best use the Internet for research, how to document your family history, and genetics and genealogy. Also learn about our partnership with Ex-Fabula for our What's Your Story: Story Slam. Featuring famed genealogist Tony Burroughs Cost: $15.00 members and $20.00 non-members Breakfast and Lunch served...     Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum 2620…

The Lands We Share initiative includes a traveling exhibition and public dialogue tour that focuses on the intersection of farming, land, ethnic culture and history in Wisconsin. The exhibit will feature the stories, histories, artifacts, images and sounds of six culturally and regionally distinct farms and farm sites and invites visitors to share their own stories, insights and questions. Each stop on the tour will include a three-week run at a community-based venue near one of the six sites and…

You're invited to the opening reception of Urban Heroes Urban Wood at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, featuring visual artists from Fresh Perspective Art Collective! The event will be held on February 15th from 6pm-9pm. There will be food, refreshments, musical entertainment, and a plethora of art! The works completed for "URBAN HEROES, URBAN WOOD" together share the story of Milwaukee's black community through paintings and photographs displayed on wood from Milwaukee ash trees. Some of the honored subjects include…

Every family has a story! Ex Fabula and Wisconsin Black Historical Society invite you to explore your Family History at a storytelling workshop on March 2nd from 10am-noon at WBHSM, 2620 W Center St. Free but space is limited. Ex Fabula storytelling coach Rochelle Fritsch will guide you through a series of interactive activities to discover, structure and share your own Family History stories. Working in small groups, you’ll learn effective storytelling skills, connect with other community members, and let…

Every family has a Family History story! Ex Fabula and Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum are pleased to present this program of true, personal stories from community members. This noncompetitive curated StorySlam will take place at WBHSM located in Milwaukee’s Amani neighborhood; doors open at 5pm, event goes to 7pm. The community members telling stories onstage were selected in advance; they are currently working with Ex Fabula storytelling coaches to prepare new stories on the theme of Family History.…