THINGS TO SEE AND DO
For events with 100 or more attendees, masks will be available in the room for those who wish to wear one.
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7:00 p.m. JAN 31 2023 |
Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Night in Milwaukee |
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9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Daily |
Magical Black Tears Experience – Interactive Exhibit MATC is hosting “Magical Black Tears Experience” – an interactive exhibition based on the children’s picture book "Magical Black Tears: A Protest Story" (link)by Decoteau J. Irby. Caregivers and children ages 4-12 can watch films, read, write, create, pretend-play and problem-solve in a fun setting that teaches how everyday people take direct action to create a world free from racism. The exhibition will be open February 1-28, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., at the Downtown Milwaukee Campus located in the Create Gallery on the first floor of the Main Building. Opening Kickoff event is FEB 1, 2023 For more information, contact Dr. Jacqueline Robinson at robinjc2@matc.edu.
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Learn More (link) |
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12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. |
Weekly Black Fact |
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12 a.m. - 11:59 p.m. FEB 6 2023 |
Lift Every Voice Singing Challenge-BHM February is Black History Month! To help celebrate, we are hosting the second annual Black National Anthem singing challenge! "Lift Every Voice and Sing," was written as a poem by James Weldon Johnson in 1900. His brother then composed the music for the lyrics. We will host a singing challenge with this song. Can you sing? Or do you just want to perform your rendition? If so, instructions are coming soon on how to post a clip of you singing the first verse or any verse of your choice. Join the challenge, join the fun! We will highlight all participants and one winner at the end of the month. Use the form to upload your info and link to your video. Now until February 23. Use the hashtag #LEV23ChallengeMATC |
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6:00 p.m. & FEB 7 2023 |
Stormers' Black History Month Recognition Basketball Games Join the MATC Athletic Department and the Office of Student Life at the Stormers' men's and women’s Black History Month Recognition Basketball Games vs College of DePage on Tuesday, February 7 at 6 p.m. for women’s and 8 p.m. for men’s. The first 100 students receive a Black History Month Stormers T-shirt! Free admission for MATC Faculty and staff with a valid ID badge. Home games are played at Alverno College’s Reiman Gymnasium. Parking is available in the E Lot. |
Learn More (link) |
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6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. FEB 8 2023 |
Collective Act Movie: "Secrets of the Negro Leagues" Join the Black History Month Committee during this educational documentary about the Negro Baseball Leagues. Details to come. |
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12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. FEB 15 2023 |
Collective Act: "African Garb, Dashiki, etc. All employees are encouraged to represent the African American community by wearing their African attire. |
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1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. FEB 16 2023 |
DEI in Healthcare Conley will speak about the importance of health and wellness in the African American community. |
Via Zoom (link) |
| 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. FEB 17 2023 |
Green Sustainability Issues in our Community and Africa Green Sustainability Issues in our Community and Africa - Call on African Americans to join the Green sustainability efforts for the improvement of our communities. |
Via Zoom (link) |
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FEB 22 2023 |
Black History Month T-shirt Day |
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11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. FEB 22 2023 |
"A Taste of Soul" A soul food meal and a culinary presentation from MATC instructors, shared recipes, and a history of soul food, narrated and performed by a comedian. |
Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Room M605 |
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4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. FEB 22 2023 |
Checota Popup with Radio listening session Community event to promote Checota scholarship with a panel from Black students that have received our scholarship; students and guests can stay to participate in a listening session afterwards and vote on songs. |
Location: HyFin, Radio Milwaukee, 220 East Pittsburgh Avenue, Milwaukee, WI |
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11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. FEB 22 2023 |
Embody Yoga for Black Men |
Reserve Your Appointment (link) |
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8:00 p.m. FEB 23 2023 |
Stormers vs. Bryant & Stratton College Basketball Game Support our Stormers as they have been selected for the NJCAA Basketball Game of the Week on ESPN+. The game will be played at Mount Mary University. Ticketing details to come. |
Mount Mary University (Link to come) |
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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. FEB 24 2023 |
Dr. Ramel Smith, Black Males Students Dr. Ramel Smith focuses on the heritage and legacy related to injustice. Dr. Smith will expound upon how the African American community must continue to fight for a brighter future and better outcomes for future generations. |
Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Cooley Auditorium |
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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. FEB 24 2023 |
"Magical Black Tears Experience: Local Poetry Night" MATC students and staff are invited to attend and participate. The event will feature two poets with a Kora -- a traditional West African instrument. MATC students and the community are invited to recite a poem and enjoy a talk-back session. There will be a reception following the readings. |
Downtown Milwaukee Campus, First Floor of the M Building - Create Gallery |
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12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. MARCH 1 2023 |
“The Uncomfortable Conversation: Leading with an Equity Lens" Dr. Eric Conley, EVP Froedtert Health and President, Froedtert Hospital, will speak about “The Uncomfortable Conversation: Leading with an Equity Lens." |
Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Room M605 |
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4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. MARCH 8 2023 |
Checota Popup with Radio listening session MATC recruiters and alumni will discuss the joys of college and how the Checota and Promise scholarships can provide free tuition. HYFIN Radio will open the space for students and community guests to stay for a listening session at 6:45 p.m. to judge songs to play on air. Enjoy free food and refreshments. |
Location: HyFin, Radio Milwaukee, 220 East Pittsburgh Avenue, Milwaukee, WI |