African American Labor History in Milwaukee
Check out these resources about African-American labor history in Milwaukee.
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MPL Blogs: Explore By Tag
Showing entries tagged: Black History Month
Milwaukee's Street Preacher and Artist: Prophet Blackmon
When it comes to Milwaukee artists, Prophet Blackmon (1921-2010) stands out from the crowd.
Read moreHank Aaron
Hank Aaron is a hero to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and all baseball fans. We honor him today during Black History Month.
Read moreEzekiel Gillespie: Pioneer for African American Voting Rights in Wisconsin
In 1866, Milwaukeean Ezekiel Gillespie (1818-1892) sued for his right to vote in Wisconsin. At issue was a dispute over the results of an 1849 statewide referendum on black suffrage. Wisconsin’s Supreme Court found in Gillespie’s favor, declaring that African-American men had legally held the right to vote in Wisconsin since 1849...
Read moreAmerica's Black Holocaust Museum
It wasn’t too long ago that one of Milwaukee’s unique and important resources, the America’s Black Holocaust Museum, closed the doors on its physical location for the last time. Now, it has been reborn as a virtual museum and the organization continues to play an important role in the Milwaukee community.
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