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Here’s how you can celebrate Black History Month in Milwaukee in 2023

February is Black History Month. It’s an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on Black History both local and international.

Here are some events you should know about in Milwaukee and ways you can support your community.

Milwaukee Film Black History Month 2023: all month

Throughout February, Milwaukee Film has organized a slate of film screenings and events as part of its fifth annual celebration of Black History Month. Events explore topics such as Afrofuturism, conversations on Black love and more. Find a full catalog of events at https://mkefilm. org/black-history-month2022-milwaukee-film-(1).

“Magical Black Tears Experience” museum exhibition: all month

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is hosting

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Magical Black Tears Experience,” an interactive exhibition designed for children to learn how to create a more just society for Black people. The exhibition is based on the children’s picture book “

Magical Black Tears: A Protest Story” by Decoteau J. Irby. The exhibition is available for free public viewing from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Fridays through Feb. 28, 2023 at Create Gal- lery at MATC’s downtown campus, located at 1015 N. 6th St.

Black History Month at Milwaukee Public Library: all month

Milwaukee Public Library is hosting a slate of events related to Black History for all ages at multiple locations throughout February. A com- plete list of events and more information at https://www. mpl.org/special_events_ and_programs/black_history_month.php.

Black History Month readings: every Thursday through Feb. 23

Tricklebee Cafe is hosting a series of readings from the book “The Night is Long but Light Comes in the Morning: Meditations for Racial Healing,” by Dr. Catherine Meeks. Each week will include readings from the book and a light meal. These gatherings are free and take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Thursday starting on Feb. 2, 2023 at Tricklebee Cafe, located at 4424 W. North Ave.

Tours of art by artists of the African diaspora: every Saturday through Feb. 25

Receive a tour of Milwaukee Art Museum’s collections from artists of the African diaspora, particularly African American and Haitian artists, every Saturday throughout February from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. This is a drop-in tour at the museum located at 700 N. Art Museum Drive that’s included with the purchase of a museum entrance ticket or free for Milwaukee Art Museum members.

Black and green history at Havenwoods: Saturday, Feb. 18

Join Friends of Havenwoods State Forest for stories featuring Black environmentalists, both local and international. This event runs from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at Havenwoods State Forest, located at 6141 N. Hopkins St.

“The Give Back Kickback:” ceremony starts at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023 at Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 W. Center St., and livestreamed online. The event is free but RSVPs for the in-person event are encouraged. More information on the award honorees can be found and RSVP at https:// docs.google.com/forms/d/e/ 1FAIpQLSfpNFjawHJ2fzNwmWllXG_HkOVR2jCqVp3Sc7xJMQ3uuj2CqA/ viewform.

“Color My Walk in My Skin” play performance: Saturday, Feb. 25

Actors and models will be re-enacting Black leaders in history, such as Martin Luther King Jr. Rosa Parks, and more in this play directed by Willie Abney of the Hansberry-Sands Theatre Company. Admission to the play includes a fashion show of historical clothing related to the play. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show takes place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023 at the Wisconsin African American Women’s Center, located at 3020 W. Vliet St. Tickets are $10.

Shop Black-owned businesses: ongoing throughout February and beyond

During Black History Month and beyond, find Black-owned businesses to support through the MKE BLACK app and website.

MKE BLACK’s catalog includes local Black-owned businesses offering products and services in a variety of sectors, including legal, automotive, culinary services and more. See a complete directory at https://mkeblack.org/ business-directory/

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Saturday, Feb. 18 “The Give Back Kickback” is an opportunity to donate food and supplies toward the goal of tackling hunger in Milwaukee, while also taking in a joyous atmosphere of music, games, raffles and more. The event takes place from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 at Coffee Makes You Black, located at 2803 N. Teutonia Ave. Entrance to the event requires purchasing items for one of two prepared lists, totaling around $10 and $20, respectively.

African American environmental pioneer awards: Monday, Feb. 20

Nearby Nature Milwaukee and partners host their fourth annual awards ceremony celebrating Black Milwaukeeans “working for a better environment.” The awards

Tour the Wisconsin Black Historical Society Museum: ongoing throughout February and beyond

The Wisconsin Black Historical Society at 2620 W. Center St. offers scheduled tours of its museum all throughout Black History Month and beyond.

Visit America’s Black Holocaust Museum: ongoing throughout February and beyond America’s Black Holocaust Museum at 401 W. North Ave., is a resource for Black history year-round, and will be open throughout Black History Month. You can tour the museum in person, or visit the museum’s virtual exhibit at https://www.abhmuseum.org/galleries/.

OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT

Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 North 11th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, January 25, 2022

Sealed bids will be received until Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 1:30 PM on-line through A/E Graphics, Inc., pursuant to Section 119.16(4) Wisconsin Statutes in accordance with plans and specifications for the following work:

All contractor(s) and subcontractors(s) are subject to the current livable wage rate, in accordance with the City of Milwaukee Ordinance 310-13.

Per 2015 WI Act 55, prevailing wage rate laws have been repealed for all MPS Construction Projects beginning January 1, 2017.

BID GUARANTY TO ACCOMPANY BID: MPS Bid Bond, Certified or Cashier's Check: 10% of Contractor's Base Bid.

MPS HUB, COIN and Student Employment / Participation requirements for each Division are identified on the Project Manual Cover and Bid Form and defined within the Contract Compliance Services Participation Plan Requirements in the Project Manual.

Deposit for Drawings and Specifications: $25.00

MAILING CHARGE: $35.00

The bidding documents may be viewed and downloaded for free from A/E Graphics On-line Plan Room, at https://mps.aegraphics.com/ Hard copies may be obtained 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; Monday through Friday from A/E Graphics, Inc.; 4075 North 124th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 781-4250. Call A/E Graphics, Inc. for availability of bid documents for pick up. Plans and specifications will be loaned to a prospective bidder upon receipt of the deposit listed, which deposit will be returned upon surrender of the plans and specifications in good condition. Bid documents must be returned only to A/E Graphics, Inc.

An in-person pre-bid Conference will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 8:00 AM at Richard Kluge Elementary School, 5760 N. 67th Street Meet at the school’s main entrance.

All questions should be submitted in writing prior to 12:00 PM on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 to DFMSProcurement@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

No questions may be answered after that date and time. No questions shall be answered verbally. No verbal information from

Lamb of God Missionary Baptist Church 8415 W. Bradley Road Milwaukee, WI 53224 414.355.0931, 414.355.7045(fax) (email) inquire@TheLambMKE.org (website) www.TheLambMKE.org /TheLambMKE @TheLambMKE

CHURCH LISTINGS ARE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER: NEW LIFE NEW BEGINNINGS WORLD MINISTRY & OUTREACH C.O.G.I.C to ST. MARK AFRICAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH

PILGRIM REST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH “Teaching, Preaching, and Reaching for Christ”

Rev. Martin Childs, Jr., Pastor 3456 North 38th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53216

Progressive Baptist Church

Union

Temple of Judah Church

The Upper Room Baptist Church

February 2, 1807 – Congress bans foreign slave trade.

February 3, 1956

– Autherine Lucy enrolls as the first African American student at the University of Alabama.

February 4, 1913

– Rosa Parks, civil rights pioneer who sparked Montgomery bus boycott, born.

February 5, 1934 – Major league home run champion Hank Aaron born.

February 6, 1867

– Robert Tanner Jackson becomes first African American to receive a degree in dentistry.

February 7, 1883

– Ragtime pianist and composer Hubie Blake born.

February 8, 1968 – Three South Carolina State students killed during segregation protest in Orangeburg, SC.

OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT

Office of the Milwaukee Public Schools, DIVISION OF FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, 1124 North 11th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

INTEGRATED PROJECT DEVELOPMENT (IPD) CONTRACTORS under contract to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) will be soliciting bids for construction work funded by the ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL EMERGENCY RELIEF (ESSER) FUNDS The IPD Contractors under contract to MPS for ESSER II include: Nicholas & Associates, Inc. Performance Services, Inc. Selzer-Ornst Construction Co. LLC

VJS/JCP Joint Venture III

CHSBJ Milwaukee Team

Projects May include mechanical or lighting upgrades; minor remodeling including painting and flooring; restroom upgrades; major remodling projects, exterior site work projects; major upgrades to athletic facilities and many other types of projects. Contractors are encouraged to review the A/E Graphics on-line Plan Room often to see new bid opportunities.

All bids will be solicited or noticed on-line through A/E Graphics, Inc. This advertisement shall provide public notification of the potential for available bidding opportunities. Interested parties are encouraged to review the opportunities available on a regular basis.

All contractor(s) and subcontractors(s) are subject to the current livable wage rate, in accordance with the City of Milwaukee Ordinance 310-13. Please note that these projects are funded by ESSER Federal funds; therefore, are subject to the payment of prevailing wages in accordance with the Federal Davis Bacon act.

MPS HUB, COIN and Student Employment / Participation requirem ents are as identified within in the bidding documents

For all bids solicited through AE Graphics, Inc. the following applies:

The bidding documents may be viewed and downloaded for free from A/E Graphics On-line Plan Room, at https://mps.aegraphics.com/ Hard copies may be obtained 7:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; Monday through Friday from A/E Graphics, Inc.; 4075 North 124th Street, Brookfield, WI 53005; phone (262) 781-7744; fax (262) 781-4250

Hard copies require a deposit for Drawings and Specifications: $25.00; and if requested a MAILING CHARGE: $35.00

Call A/E Graphics, Inc. for availability of bid documents for pick up. Plans and specifications will be loaned to a prospective bidder upon receipt of the deposit listed, which deposit will be returned upon surrender of the plans and specifications in good condition. Bid documents must be returned only to A/E Graphics, Inc

Pre-bid walkthroughs shall be as noted in bidding documentation. All questions should be submitted as noted in the bidding documentation

Submit bid forms per Instructions in the bidding documentation

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids or to waive informalities.

Upon reasonable notice, efforts will be made to accommodate the needs of disabled individuals at the bid opening through sign language interpreters or other auxiliary aids.

Keith P. Posley, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

Wednesday, Dec.21, Tues. Dec 26 & Jan 3, then every Mon Jan 9 – April 24, 2023

Mrs.

February 1st

Karen M. Ingram

Jayzion Fumbanks

February 2nd

Donald Driver

Hannah Ivy

Blanche Hogans

February 3rd

Frances Brown

Evelyn Glover

Evelyn Blake

Kiana Hunter

Sabrina Grant

February 4th

Yashika Graves

JaRon Williams

Cleveland Hathaway

Christine Pearson

February 5th

Kylah Lyons

Mahalia Kirk

February 6th

Lawrence Smith

Mark Phillips

February 7th

Beniee A. Randle

Trynayl Banks

Derrick Eichelberger, Jr.

Pastor Joseph H. Jackson, Jr.

February 8th

Emily Davis

Deborah (Burnside)

Turner

February 9th

Joyce Nash

Lori Ann Jackson Blount