Sisters Like Me: Our Beautiful Black Hair

Student Union - Fireside Lounge 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI

Tuesday, February 20 | Conference 4-6 p.m. | Union Fireside Lounge  Sisters Like Me is an annual program that provides the opportunity for Black women-identified students to share their unique cultural experiences with other members of the community at UWM.... Read More

Event Series Under African Skies

Under African Skies

Planetarium Milwaukee, WI, United States

February 9, February 16, & February 23 | Stargazing 7-8 p.m. | UWM Planetarium  Experience stars, stories, and cultural perspectives across the expansive African continent. Each Friday from Feb 9 – 23 will feature a different guest speaker who will... Read More

Distinguished Lecture Series presents Jessamyn Stanley: Be the Disruption

Union Wisconsin Room & Lounge 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United States

The Distinguished Lecture Series is excited to host Jessamyn Stanley at UWM. Jessamyn Stanley is an award winning yoga instructor, founder of The Underbelly, and author of Every Body Yoga and Yoke. She empowers her audience of 500k+ to break down barriers: both... Read More

Black History Month Closing Celebration

Student Union - Concourse 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI

Thursday, February 29 | Celebration 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Union Concourse  Come celebrate Black History Month with art displays, music and performances in the concourse! We’ll have Ko-Thi Dance Company performing at 1 p.m.!  For more information or to request... Read More

African American Film Series: Black Panther Wakanda Forever 

Union Cinema

Thursday, March 7 | Film Screening and Discussion 6-8 p.m. | Union Cinema In the wake of T'Challa's legacy, "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" explores the evolution of Wakanda. New characters vie for the throne, blending action with cultural depth in... Read More