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Midwest Nice Apartheid with Reggie Jackson

Presented by MPL and ABHM

2025-06-21 12:00:00 2025-06-21 14:00:00 America/Chicago Midwest Nice Apartheid with Reggie Jackson Join award-winning local historian Reggie Jackson, author of "Midwest Nice Apartheid," for a series on Milwaukee's history of segregation and its ongoing impact on housing, education, and equity. Central Library - Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room

Saturday, June 21
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-21 12:00:00 2025-06-21 14:00:00 America/Chicago Midwest Nice Apartheid with Reggie Jackson Join award-winning local historian Reggie Jackson, author of "Midwest Nice Apartheid," for a series on Milwaukee's history of segregation and its ongoing impact on housing, education, and equity. Central Library - Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room

Central Library

Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room

Join award-winning local historian Reggie Jackson, author of "Midwest Nice Apartheid," for a series on Milwaukee's history of segregation and its ongoing impact on housing, education, and equity.

Join award-winning local historian Reggie Jackson, author of the upcoming book Midwest Nice Apartheid, for a 5-part series on Milwaukee’s history of segregation and its ongoing impact on housing, education, and equity. Presented by the Milwaukee Public Library and America's Black Holocaust Museum.

Reggie is the author of the upcoming book Midwest Nice Apartheid: The History and Harms of Segregation in Milwaukee, which covers how segregation policies and practices beginning in the early 1900s led to segregated spaces in metro Milwaukee. These policies and practices created a two-tier system of homeownership between blacks and whites while forcing blacks to have limited opportunities in terms of where they could live. Their residential spaces were relegated to the oldest housing stock in the city and mostly as renters because they could not acquire a mortgage from most banks while living in a redlined part of the city. This segregation limited educational and employment opportunities. Eventually black people saw that the segregated schools limited their ability to find upward mobility. By the late 1970s the manufacturing jobs that brought black people to Milwaukee started to go away creating high levels of unemployment and pockets of concentrated poverty that impacts their social determinants of health. The challenges we see in the black community today are a direct result of the past discrimination they faced in housing.

Reggie Jackson is a U.S. Navy veteran, and internationally renowned expert on race relations, the 2021 winner of the Carter G. Woodson Memorial Award from the National Education Association and the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, has conducted seminars at over a dozen college campuses around the state of Wisconsin while traveling to over fifty communities conducting lectures, workshops and facilitated dialogue sessions on American history. He is the winner of over twenty awards for his work as a journalist and activist supporting closer race relations within multiple communities throughout the state and served as Head Griot (oral historian) at America’s Black Holocaust Museum for two decades. Reggie is the protégé of the museum’s founder Dr. James Cameron, and the author of the forthcoming book Midwest Nice Apartheid: The History and Harms of Segregation in Milwaukee. Reggie’s approach to U.S. history is what he calls parallel journeys in history, recognizing that Americans of all backgrounds have shared histories that emphasize our commonalities instead of differences.

AGE GROUP: | Older Adults | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | History & Genealogy | Author Event |

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Mon, Aug 25 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 26 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 27 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Fri, Aug 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Aug 30 Closed
(Labor Day Weekend)
Sun, Aug 31 Closed
(Labor Day Weekend)

Upcoming Events

Tue, Aug 26, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Mozart's Grove
Your health matters. Come talk to us! Aurora Mobile Health is providing free health services at Milwaukee Public Library Central Library for community members.

Cancelled
Tue, Aug 26, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
In this beginner-friendly class, you'll learn what ChatGPT is, how it works, and how you can use it in your daily life.
This event is full

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. The club meets rain or shine.

Wed, Aug 27, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Get one-on-one help with job searching, resume writing, online applications and more! Drop-in, no registration required!

Wed, Aug 27, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 

Wed, Aug 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Room - Back Area
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together.

Wed, Aug 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
East View Conference Room
Attend a free, brief consultation with an IP attorney to ask questions about getting started on protecting your patent or trademark.

Thu, Aug 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Street - Second Floor
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.

Thu, Aug 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Do you have a favorite anime series you can't stop talking about? Join us to meet other anime and manga fans, watch your favorite series, and practice your own anime art or make a fun craft.

Thu, Aug 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Learn about free business resources!

Sat, Aug 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 

Cancelled
Tue, Sep 02, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Get one-on-one help with job searching, resume writing, online applications and more! Drop-in, no registration required!

Wed, Sep 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. The club meets rain or shine.

Wed, Sep 03, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 

Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room - Back Area
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together.

Thu, Sep 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Join us at the beautiful Central Library for an adaptive yoga class suitable for people of all abilities. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Thu, Sep 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Street - Second Floor
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.

Fri, Sep 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Explore Data Axle Reference Solutions and learn to unlock consumer insights, B2B & B2C sales leads, and essential business data to start and grow your venture confidently.

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Come & learn more about Archives & Special Collections at the Milwaukee Public Library!

Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Work one-on-one with an experienced genealogist from the Milwaukee County Genealogical Society.

Sat, Sep 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter!

Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Tours
Join a Docent Tour Guide on a tour of the Central Library! The Docent will share the history of the Milwaukee Public Library and provide insight on architectural points of interest.

Sat, Sep 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 

Mon, Sep 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Innovation and Learning Lab
A three-workshop series presented to help you make smart money moves for your small business!

Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Are you ready for a new school year? Come test your school skills with some fun challenges and learn about how the library can help you go for the gold this year!

Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Mozart's Grove
Your health matters. Come talk to us! Aurora Mobile Health is providing free health services at Milwaukee Public Library Central Library for community members.

Tue, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.

Cancelled
Tue, Sep 09, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Get one-on-one help with job searching, resume writing, online applications and more! Drop-in, no registration required!

Wed, Sep 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. The club meets rain or shine.

Wed, Sep 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 

Wed, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room - Back Area
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together.

Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Steps
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.

Thu, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Join us at the beautiful Central Library for an adaptive yoga class suitable for people of all abilities. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Thu, Sep 11, 11:00am - 11:20am
Children's Room - Back Area
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.

Thu, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Street - Second Floor
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.

Sat, Sep 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter!

Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Tours
Join a Docent Tour Guide on a tour of the Central Library! The Docent will share the history of the Milwaukee Public Library and provide insight on architectural points of interest.

Sat, Sep 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 

Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
What is a habitat? What's enrichment? And what do animals need to survive and thrive? In this program, we'll learn all that and more while creating our very own (and very silly) habitats!

Mon, Sep 15, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Empower your business by learning about trademark protection and how to search the US Patent and Trademark Office's trademark database.

Tue, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.

Tue, Sep 16, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Business Commons, Gift of Schoenleber Foundation and Elaine C. Lange - Collaboration Table #1
Do you have a question about your smartphone, tablet, or other electronic device? Need help accessing library resources? We can help! 

Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Do you need a new resume? Whether you are starting fresh or want to make edits, this workshop is for any teen looking to perfect their resume writing skills with librarians' support.

Tue, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Frank P. Zeidler Humanities Room
The Gugler Lithographic Company was founded in Milwaukee in 1878. This presentation will explore the history of the printing firm with numerous examples of their work held by Milwaukee Public Library.

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Get one-on-one help with job searching, resume writing, online applications and more! Drop-in, no registration required!

Wed, Sep 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. The club meets rain or shine.

Wed, Sep 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room - Back Area
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together.

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Join us at the beautiful Central Library for an adaptive yoga class suitable for people of all abilities. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Steps
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.

Thu, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:20am
Children's Room - Back Area
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.

Thu, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Street - Second Floor
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.

Cancelled
Fri, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Join us for free movie screenings and discussions this fall, on select Fridays at the Central Library! Check the event description on our website for more information.

Sat, Sep 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Learn a variety of simple but creative story time props to develop early literacy skills that can be made using open-access online finds and other recyclables.
Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 12:00am

Sat, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Stories and a fun letter craft help build pre-reading and fine motor skills to support early literacy. This interactive program focuses on letter recognition. Each week, learn all about a new letter!

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library Tours
Join a Docent Tour Guide on a tour of the Central Library! The Docent will share the history of the Milwaukee Public Library and provide insight on architectural points of interest.

Sat, Sep 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 

Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
Dear Diary Day is September 22nd! Let's get together to learn about how rewarding it is to journal about gratitude, challenges, favorite animals, and adventures!

Mon, Sep 22, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Art, Music & Recreation Room
Open House event featuring books about printmaking and the history of print.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Herzfeld Activity Center
A 20-minute story time for young children is followed by open play time. For children ages 3 and under, with a caregiver.

Tue, Sep 23, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Mozart's Grove
Your health matters. Come talk to us! Aurora Mobile Health is providing free health services at Milwaukee Public Library Central Library for community members.

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Join us at Central library for a weekly walk. We will meet under the dome of the Central Library and take a two-mile loop through this historic neighborhood. The club meets rain or shine.

Wed, Sep 24, 10:30am - 4:00pm
Innovation and Learning Lab
Get one-on-one help with job searching, resume writing, online applications and more! Drop-in, no registration required!

Wed, Sep 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Green Roof
Enjoy a short tour of the library's Green Roof! 

Wed, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Paul Gottfried Krikelas Technology Conference Room
Attend a free, brief consultation with an IP attorney to ask questions about getting started on protecting your patent or trademark.

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Room - Back Area
Come build with us! We'll supply a variety of building materials and you'll bring the creativity. Meet friends and see what you can create together.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Story Steps
Young children and their caregivers are invited to story time filled with fun stories, songs, and finger plays designed to help little ones develop important early literacy skills.

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Rotary Club of Milwaukee Community Room
Join us at the beautiful Central Library for an adaptive yoga class suitable for people of all abilities. Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Thu, Sep 25, 11:00am - 11:20am
Children's Room - Back Area
Share simple stories, playful songs and gentle movement in this lapsit story time for babies aged 0-18 months, with a caregiver.

Thu, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Main Street - Second Floor
A Goodwill Consultant will be available to provide job search assistance, resume-building help, and interview preparation.