MKE Black celebrates and promotes Black business, events, culture, and advancement in the greater Milwaukee area. We are a non-profit dedicated to providing a one-stop shop for locals and tourists, with information on dining, shopping, culture, resources, and more through our website and app. We also help Black Businesses by providing funding and resources to thrive. MKE Black is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Black-Owned Business Directory

MKE Black created and maintains a database of Black-Owned businesses in the Greater Milwaukee area. This database is available on our website as well as through the mobile app. Businesses can submit their information to be listed here.

Social Media Promotions

MKE Black has creatively used social media platforms to promote positive happenings in the Black community, the launching & saving of local Black-owned businesses, and upcoming community events. This has helped us to reach over 200,000 residents in the Greater Milwaukee area.

Black Cultural & Business Focused Events

Since the summer of 2020, MKE Black has been organizing and supporting events that promote Black culture and Black-Owned Businesses in the Milwaukee Region. Our flagship event series is our Black-Owned Summer Marketplace, held once a month in June, July, and August. Other past events include Black Business Social Hours, The History of Black People in Milwaukee, Lager & Listen Conversation Series, What is Cooperative Economics, Access to Capital Workshops, and more!

Check out our events calendar to see what’s coming up, and sign up for our newsletter to stay informed!

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