MILWAUKEE — Feb. 1 kicks off Black History Month and there is no shortage of celebrations throughout Wisconsin.

From Milwaukee to Eau Claire, we've gathered up a list of events honoring the past, present and future of Black people.

Milwaukee

Milwaukee Film: Black History Month

As part of its Black Lens program, Milwaukee Film is dedicating the month of February to films and events that honor and elevate Black culture and traditions. 

There will be six feature length screenings, including “Zola,” “Citizen Ash,” and “Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America,” as well as a handful of events. Find more information here.

Presence and Persistence: Visions of American Blackness: All month

The Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design’s exhibition explores Black life in America. It will be available through March 12, with several related events scheduled. Click here for more.

Black History Month Reading Challenge: All month

The Milwaukee Public Library is holding a month-long reading challenge for kids and adults, with various prizes available for winners. For more, visit https://www.mpl.org/special_events_and_programs/black_history_month.php.

America’s Black Holocaust Museum “Grand Re-mergence”: Feb. 25

America’s Black Holocaust Museum is reopening its doors. Following a ribbon-cutting at 9 a.m. at its location at 401 W. North Ave., the museum will be open until 5 p.m. that evening. Click here for more.

Ebony Ball: Feb. 27

The Black Student Council at Marquette University presents the Ebony Ball as a showcase for the Black Renaissance, student leaders and a fundraiser for Black scholarship. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-student-council-presents-ebony-ball-tickets-226097873827 for more.

Madison

Black Women of Wisconsin: Panel Discussion: Feb. 2

The Black Women of Wisconsin panel discussion shares the journeys of three Black women and their professions. The free event is at Heritage Hall. For more on the free event, click here.

Madison Public Library: All month

The Madison Public Library is hosting a handful of events all month long, including film screenings and book clubs. Visit https://www.madisonpubliclibrary.org/events/special-series/black-history-month for more.

Black Love Day Ball: Feb. 13

Ayo Handy-Kendi created black Love Day in 1993 to honor love amongst Black people. The upcoming event will be held at the Brink Lounge. For more, click here.

University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Black History Month: All month

From the “Melanin in Media: The People, The Culture, The Blackprint” series to workshops, UW-Madison has a handful of themed events and programs throughout the month. Visit https://www.wisc.edu/black-history/ for more.

Green Bay/Fox Valley area

Green Bay

Prevea Health’s Implicit Bias Conference: Feb. 24

Prevea Health’s 2022 Implicit Bias Conference is a virtual, daylong presentation for conversations of health equity, access and advocacy. For more information, click here.

Black History Month at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay: All month

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay has student events planned throughout February, including a screening and discussion of “Judas and the Black Messiah” and Black History Month-themed painting. Go to https://calendar.uwgb.edu/MasterCalendar.aspx for more.

De Pere

St. Norbert College’s Black History Month Celebration: All month

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History is honoring the Black History Month 2022 theme, Black Health and Wellness. From Soul Food Thursdays to workshops, there are several events lined up. Click here for more information.

Oshkosh

More Than Words: Black History Month at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh: All month

The school’s African American Studies program has a list of events scattered throughout February. For more, visit their website.

Eau Claire

Bessie, Billie, & Nina – Pioneering Women in Jazz: Feb. 26

This live production honoring three notable Black women in jazz history will take place at the Pablo Center at the Confluence. Click here for more.

Black History Month at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire: All month

Events include a viewing of “Ndani Eau-Claire” and Q&A with the director, “Wakanda Wednesdays” and more. Visit https://www.uwec.edu/equity-diversity-inclusion/edi-services-programs/multicultural-affairs/programs/ for more.