Celebrate Black History Month with an energetic kickoff filled with vibrant vendors, engaging crafts, and delicious treats—including cheesecake from Baked Dreams Creations! Enjoy dynamic performances, strolling from Greek Life, and a joyful community atmosphere that sets the tone for a powerful month of celebration.
Derrick Harriell is the Interim Director of the Black Student Cultural Center and Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His previous collections of poems include Stripper in Wonderland, Come Kingdom, Cotton, and Ropes, winner of the 2014 Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Poetry Book Award. His short story, “There’s a Riot Goin’ On,” was the recipient of the Robert L. Fish Memorial Award. He holds an MFA from Chicago State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His forthcoming coauthored book with celebrated rapper 2 Chainz, The Voice in My Head is God, will be published in March 2026.
Inspired by Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving album, we will delve into the variety of ways love shows up in our lives.
Expectations about paying for dinner, emotional openness, and communication dynamics are things everyone experiences. MOSS is the place to talk about it!
Celebrate the finale of Black History Month with an unforgettable community gathering! Savor delicious food from Immy’s African Cuisine, experience the vibrant artistry of Ko-Thi Dance Company, and get moving with lively line dancing hosted by Fraternity & Sorority Life. Come together in joy, rhythm, and community as we honor Black history, culture, and legacy!
*aya is a Palestinian singer/songwriter based in Milwaukee, creating a unique blend of indie and soul that resonates deeply with listeners. With a smooth, jazzy voice, *aya writes about universal themes like self-reflection, love, loss, mental health, and personal growth, making their music both intimate and relatable. Inspired by the artistry of Jill Scott, Ari Lennox, Faye Webster, Amy Winehouse, and Outkast, they seamlessly weave together genres to create a sound that’s unmistakably their own.
Discover the expressive world of zines and comics as we experiment with storytelling, illustration, and creative self-publishing. This hands-on workshop invites participants to craft their own mini-works and explore how personal stories come alive on the page
Men are expected to “hold it together”, to be strong. But what does it mean to be emotionally vulnerable?
This dialogue invites participants to unpack how emerging technologies challenge, inspire, and transform our creative lives. Come engage in a brave, imaginative conversation about what it means to create alongside AI.
Join us for music, delicious food, and an exciting cultural exploration that highlights Asian American Pacific Islander heritage!
