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Black History Facts The Black culture is a melting pot of little known facts that even Google, Alexa or Siri may not know. But weekly we will provide factoids about history makers, including MATC faculty and staff, that will blow your mind!
February 3, 10, 17, 24 ( Every Monday) Where: The Week Ahead
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February 3rd, 2025 |
Black History Month Kickoff and Luncheon! Noon-2 p.m. Downtown Milwaukee Campus, S Building, third floor lounge area. Kick off Black History Month with celebration and food from a local Black owned restaurant. Hosted by the MATC Black History Month Committee. |
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February 3rd, 2025 |
Mental Health Monday - “Get Mentally Well with Reginald Bell” Downtown Campus Room T211, 1 p.m. Join Black Student Union's Mental Health Monday series as we welcome Mr. Reginald Bell Sr., former BSU President and Licensed Professional Counselor, for an interactive session on stress relief and life balance. This is your chance to engage in a real, open discussion about student life challenges and discover practical ways to protect your mental well-being. Whether you're dealing with academic pressure, personal struggles, or just need a space to unwind, Mr. Bell is here to help! |
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February 6th, 2025 |
Movie Showing & Discussion Just Mercy Downtown Campus Room M616, 5 p.m. Join us for a powerful movie night featuring “Just Mercy,” a film that dives deep into justice, resilience, and Black history. Kick back, chill, and engage with your peers as we watch and reflect on this inspiring true story. After the movie, let’s have an open discussion about its impact, the realities of the justice system, and how these themes resonate with us today.Come for the movie, stay for the conversation! |
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February 10th, 2025 |
Blood Drive 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Downtown Milwaukee Campus |
Contact Josie Veal at vealj@matc.edu with questions.  |
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February 11th, 2025 |
Panel Discussion on “Engaging African American Students in College- From enrollment to completion” 4:30-6 p.m. Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Room M614-616 Students and alumni will be a part of a panel discussion which focuses on addressing enrollment and completion barriers and ultimately success of African American students. RSVP to attend.Open to the community as well. |
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February 11th, 2025 |
Stormers Men’s and Women’s Basketball Game 5 p.m. and 7 p.m Alverno College’s Reiman Gymnasium 3401 South 39th Street, Milwaukee 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 on Tuesday, February 11th at 5 p.m. for women’s and 7 p.m. for men’s. The first 100 students receive a Black History Month Stormers T-shirt! |
Free admission for MATC students with a valid Stormer Pass student ID. Home games are played at Alverno College’s Reiman Gymnasium. Parking is available in the E Lot. |
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February 17th, 2025 |
The Loyola Project: Movie Screening and Panel Discussion Noon-1:30 p.m. |
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February 19th, 2025 |
Stage Play - The Letter to Martin Reincarnation Tour featuring “Words from the Trail” 10:30 a.m. - Noon (includes play and talk back) Cooley Auditorium Student Life invites you to enjoy the stage play “Words From the Trail.” The production offers a compelling exploration of an often overlooked chapter in American history. The stage play delves into a generational conflict between Uncle Jake, a veteran of the Civil Rights Movement, and his nephew, a successful gospel singer who believes the fight for equality has ended. Free lunch provided for students only. See flyer for more details. |
RSVP For more information contact Amanda at triceal@matc.edu   |
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February 20th, 2025 |
Create Gallery: Tracing Your Roots |
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February 20th, 2025 |
Milwaukee Bucks Black Excellence Game 7 p.m. Fiserv Forum, 1111 Vel R. Phillips Avenue, Milwaukee Join your MATC community at the Fiserv Forum when the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Los Angeles Clippers during HBCU/Divine 9 theme night. Students are encouraged to wear their swag and purchase low-priced tickets via the student rush discount on game day! |
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February 25th, 2025 |
Wear Your Black Culture Attire or Statement Shirt! Under the theme: “Celebrating Our History — Building Our Legacy”, the MATC community is encouraged to wear appropriate Black culture attire that reflects their heritage. Snap a photo and use the hashtag #MATCBHM2025 |
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February 25th, 2025 |
"Blind Date with a Book" Noon-1:15 p.m. Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Multicultural Student Services, Room M238 Select a mystery book wrapped with a “dating profile” or clues to help you find your perfect literary match — and it's yours to keep! Take a moment for self-care and enjoy discovering a new read. |
For questions, contact Floyd Griffin at griffinf@matc.edu |
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February 25th, 2025 |
'Doing It for the Culture' Game Day 2:00-4:00 p.m. Downtown Milwaukee Campus, S Building, third floor lounge This Black History Month, join us for Culture Knowledge Bingo, trivia table games and an open mic/karaoke intermission. Students can compete for prizes, enjoy great company and test their knowledge. Bring your A-game! |
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February 26th, 2025 |
Zal Top Project 11:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Cooley Auditorium The Zal Top project is a Senegalese Afro-jazz fusion band that infuses indigenous West African music with jazz. They will deliver a concert (two sets with intermission) and facilitate a talk-back session with the band to explore concepts of culture, globalization, identity and belonging. The concert will promote cross-cultural understanding across borders, languages and traditions, while educating our community about the global fusion and dynamism of music and culture. |
RSVP For questions, contact Dr. Jacqueline Robinson at robinjc2@matc.edu or Jolene Arnold at arnolj11@matc.edu  |
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Feb. 27th, 2025 |
Black History Month Dinner event 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Room M605 Flyer coming soon, please RSVP to attend. Open to the community |
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January 10th - February 28th, (2025) |
Create Gallery: America’s Black Holocaust Museum Exhibit 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Create Gallery, Room M175 Join members of America’s Black Holocaust Museum for a guided, drop-in tour of the exhibit “Building Legacies: Celebrating America’s Black Holocaust Museum and Its Historic Intersection With MATC and Milwaukee.” |
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February 3rd -28th (2025) |
Black Author Nook and Display of Notable African Americans Multicultural Student Services, Room M238 The Multicultural Student Services Office hosts a “Bring One, Take One” bookshelf featuring works by notable African American authors. If you have books to donate, please bring them to Room M238. While you can donate books now, the bookshelf will be available through the month of February. This is a great opportunity for students, faculty and staff to share, discover and celebrate the voices and stories of the African American community! |
Contact Floyd C. Griffin III, griffinf@matc.edu or 414-297-6527 |
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February 3, 10, 17, 24 (2025) |
MoveMENT Mondays Get your walk on and improve your health by walking at any of MATC’s campuses and the Education Center at Walker’s Square during "MoveMENT Mondays!" Students and employees are encouraged to walk a minimum of 30 minutes on Mondays, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Walks can be inside or outside if you want to brave the cold. Take a picture and share it on MATC social media using #MATCMoveMENT Mondays. Four wellness prizes will be awarded (the most miles/steps/time + BONUS activities). To qualify for a wellness prize, document your MoveMENT and complete the entry form each Monday. |
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