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February 2024

An A-Z visitors guide to Milwaukee Wisconsin. Sponsored by Key Magazine Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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keymilwaukee.com 7 African American and Haitian artists in the museum's collec- tion. Join a museum docent to learn more about how artists of the African diaspora document their lives, tell the stories of their communities, and address social justice issues. Discovery World discoveryworld.org u Feb. 1, 10am-3pm Celebration of Black Innovators in Science: Learn about the important contributions Black innovators have made and continue to make to the field of Science, Technology, Engi- neering, and Math, and support Black-owned businesses by shopping the Maker's Market in the Museum Promenade from 10am-4pm. UW-Milwaukee uwm.edu u Though February UWM Libraries Distinctive Collections: Black History Pop-Up Exhibit: The UWM Ar- chives, Special Collections and American Geographical Society Library features a month- long exhibit highlighting rare, singular materials illustrating the rich, diverse culture of Black Americans through Milwaukee and the United States. u Feb. 10, 6-8pm African American Film Series: The Hate U Give: UWM's Union Cinema presents a community screening of the film adaptation of Angie Thomas's powerful bestselling novel, which explores activism and racial injustice through the eyes of a young Black girl. u Feb. 9, 16, 23, 7-8pm Under African Skies: Visit the UWM Planetarium and experi- ence a vibrant presentation of the cosmos, storytelling, and cul- tural perspectives across Africa. Each night features a different guest speaker and goodies from Immy's African Cuisine. Feb. 9: Eritrea with Fessahaye Mebrahtu. Feb. 16: Nigeria with Franca Ohikhuare and Vitalis Nwashindu. Feb. 23: Kenya with Susan Murabana Milwaukee Public Libraries mpl.org u Feb. 1; 3:30-5:30pm Good Hope Branch Black History Month Kick-off Event u Feb. 5, 6-7pm Central Library Star Quality: Featuring Rap Artist Protégé Lamar u Feb. 10, 2-4pm Central Library Author Event & Social Hour: Featuring Illustrator Charly Palmer at Centennial Hall, with DJ Bizzon u Feb. 16, 6:30-8pm Central Library King A Life: Jonathan Eig in Conversation with Cree Myles u Feb. 17, 10:30-11:15am Central Library Black History Month: Celebrat- ing Black Artists at Central Children's Herzfeld Activity Center u Feb. 17, 12-2pm Washington Park Branch Folk Tale Party: Celebrating the Work of Jerry Pickney - Story Time and Activities u Feb. 28, 12:30-2pm Villard Branch Discovery Lunches: Still, We Rise Wisconsin!, Featuring Educator and Speaker Bonnie J. Edwards u Feb. 29, 5-6pm Tippecanoe Branch History Buff Book Club: All That She Carried by Tiya Miles The On Site: Derrick Adams: Our Time Together features a multimedia wall mural and sculptural installation in the Milwaukee Art Museum's east end inspired by Victor Hugo Green's The Negro Motorist Green Book a traveler's guide for Black Americans.

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