Events and engagements
Join us for fulfilling, inclusive cultural experiences, connecting our diverse communities through celebratory programming and thought-provoking forums.
Brand Milwaukee Part I: Who Gets to Tell the City’s Story?
Tuesday, March 17 | Doors at 6:30 p.m.; Program at 7:00 p.m. | Dandy, 5020 W. Vilet St., Milwaukee.
Brand Milwaukee Part I explores how stories about Milwaukee are created, circulated, and reinforced—and who gets to shape them.
This Civic Studios conversation examines questions of representation, authorship, and narrative control. Whose voices define the city’s image? Which communities are amplified, and which are overlooked? How do media, marketing, and institutions influence public perception?
Through guided discussion and audience engagement, panelists will reflect on how narrative power shapes culture, opportunity, and belonging—and how creatives can play a more active role in shaping inclusive, authentic city stories.
This forum is designed for creatives, media professionals, cultural organizers, and community members interested in storytelling as a tool for civic engagement and change.
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Panelists include:
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Shannon Sims, Mic'd and Ready (moderator)
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Gary Witt, PTG Live
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Adam Carr, Independent Journalist/historian
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Genyne Edwards, P3
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Jimmy Gutierrez, WUWM
5TH annual: Black birth maternal & infant health symposium 2026
Now in its fifth year, the Black Birth Symposium is a leading convening dedicated to advancing health equity and confronting the urgent disparities facing Black mothers and infants.
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Black women are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes, and Black infants in Milwaukee face mortality rates nearly three times higher than their white counterparts. This symposium brings together healthcare leaders, community members, researchers, and policymakers to drive solutions, share knowledge, and strengthen collective action.
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Co-presented by GE HealthCare and the City of Milwaukee Health Department, this powerful gathering centers advocacy, education, and community-driven change.
Register now to be part of the movement to transform maternal and infant health.
