Celebrate Black History Month this February in Milwaukee! Use this page as your source for experiences that highlight African-American history, culture, and impact on our city and world. Wth cultural institutions to visit, Black-owned businesses to support and events to connect with the community at, you are sure to have a rich and full Black History Month!

Native American records show that African Americans were living in Milwaukee as early as the 1700s, and the city saw a surge of Black residents moving north for manufacturing jobs during the 1940s-1960s. The contributions that Black people have made to business, culture, and social justice in Milwaukee cannot be understated, and today the fight to create a better, more equitable Milwaukee continues.

Dive deeper into the historic and creative contributions of African Americans in Milwaukee and Wisconsin at these cultural institutions.

There are so many ways to support Milwaukee's Black businesses and organizations every day. You could:

• Search for takeout food, shopping, and more on MKE Black, an online directory of Black businesses.
• Visit Sherman Phoenix, a combination food hall and boutique mall with vendors offering everything from foodstuffs to yoga.
• Do your gifting at Bronzeville Collective, which features the work of dozens of local artists of color
• Book your next salon appointment at Urbaine Oasis Spa Boutique.
• Get some tasty Caribbean-American food at ​Uppa Yard.
• Grab a signature coffee creation at Rise & Grind Cafe or a flight of cold brews at Boiler House Café.
• Find your zen at HoneyBee Sage Wellness & Apothecary with their wide variety of herbs, teas, and bath & body products.
• Discover a new take on an old favorite at Twisted Plants, a vegan/plant-based comfort food.