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100 Years of Black History Commemorated on Open Record

FOX6 journalists discuss Jesse Jackson's death, missing Black girls in Milwaukee, and America's first Black TV meteorologist

Lake Ivanhoe Celebrates 100 Years as Historic Black Resort Town

Residents plan centennial event to attract new families and preserve legacy

Local Stories Spotlighted for Black History Month

Milwaukee media highlights community figures and history

Vernon AME Church to Preserve Tulsa Race Massacre History

The historic Black church will turn its basement into a museum and cultural center to tell the story of the 1921 tragedy.

Madison College Celebrates Black Women with Annual Art Show

The 5th annual Dzigbodi Akyea Art Show highlights Black women's contributions and legacies.

June Bacon-Bercey, America's First Black Female TV Meteorologist

Trailblazer's legacy paved the way for future generations of women in broadcast meteorology

Community Leader Lamarr Franklin Dies at 80, Legacy Lives On in $16M Housing Development

Lamarr Franklin's decades of work revitalizing Milwaukee's north side and mentoring young leaders are honored with an affordable housing complex bearing his name.

Milwaukee Marks 100 Years of Black History Month at City Hall

Event focuses on supporting and uplifting Black professionals in the community.

Milwaukee Entrepreneur Preserves African Culture Through Retail

Mchete's African Treasures owner Monica Ashery brings authentic African products and traditions to Milwaukee.