“Milwaukee has a jewel in Bronzeville,” says Ebony Ssali, the creative director of Bronzeville Week, which runs from Aug. 5-12. The annual celebration of the neighborhood showcases its long history as a cultural and economic hub for the city’s African American community, and the area’s vitality today. Here are four of the events we’re excited to see this year.
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1. HaRUNbee 5K Run/Walk
AUG. 5
The week kicks off on Saturday with this walk/run raising awareness for unhealthy birth outcomes. Register at bit.ly/harunbee23.
2. Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival
AUG. 6
This daylong exhibition of music, food, dance, painting and more takes over
North Avenue for one of the week’s signature events.
3. History of Bronzeville: A Conversation
AUG. 7
America’s Black Holocaust Museum will host the discussion at 5:30 p.m.
4. Bronzeville ArtWalk
AUG. 12
This event spans the neighborhood and includes performances, live art-making, craft vendors, food and drink, and, of course, art on display and for purchase.
