Just Us of Washington County

02/01/2026

This month is filled with events honoring Black history and culture across Milwaukee and surrounding communities. Below is a list of few, among many. How many are you going to attend?

Milwaukee Public Library (Feb 1–28)
Month-long challenge, storytimes, author events, and poetry celebrations.

UW–Milwaukee Kickoff (Feb 3)
Community celebration with performances and cultural programming.

Milwaukee Public Museum (Feb 15, 22 + ongoing)
Family activities and the “Crossing the Line” civil rights exhibit.

America’s Black Holocaust Museum
Powerful year-round exhibits open throughout February.

Racine Youth Achievement Awards (Feb 22)
Honoring outstanding local youth.

The contributions that Black people have made to business, culture, and social justice in Milwaukee cannot be understated, and today the fight to create a better, more equitable Milwaukee continues.

01/21/2026

If family/friends are not available, these may be some alternatives for the weather.

With the frigid temperatures we've been experiencing recently, please take note of the warming sites available in Washington County. Information provided by Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department.

01/19/2026

Two opportunities to acknowledge the Reverend, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today. Both are free and open to the public.

10:30 a.m. - Cedar Ridge Campus - Grand Hall - 113 Cedar Ridge Drive, West Bend, Wisconsin.

And

4:00 p.m. - 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration.
Marcus Performing Arts Center – Wilson Theater at Vogel Hall

https://www.marcuscenter.org/event/42nd-annual-mlk-celebration/

06/22/2025

Today, at Pike Lake from noon until 5p we will be holding a Juneteenth Celebration.

Attached is a map, just in case the main parking lot is full. It shows where else you can park.

Most importantly, stay hydrated and be smart.

06/19/2025

06/19/2025

Happy Juneteenth!!

06/01/2025

Road trip. Happy Pride month.

We’re going on the road trip of the summer — want to hitch a ride?

Join our Summer to be Seen Tour as a volunteer — from Hurley to Eau Claire to Kenosha — and help us make history! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

05/22/2025

Hope to see you there!

02/01/2025

The month of February we will be offering "Acknowledge History" stickers with every $1 donation.

All proceeds will go towards the Juneteenth celebration scheduled for Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Pike Lake.

https://justusofwashingtoncounty.org/acknowledge-history

01/21/2025

Yesterday was a good day! Cedar Community had a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration. The best part about it was meeting new people and the sense of community. Among others, a representative from JUWC spoke and those gathered donated $545 to the organization. We are so appreciative.

From then, Sophie and our families went to the MLK celebration at Marcus Performing Arts Center. There was entertainment from Paj Nub Hli Dance Group and a high school band.

There were some pretty courageous student winners. All between the ages of 5 and up. Not only were they courageous, but they were pretty awesome. My new idol is Chad who won 1st place in the speech contest in grades 5-6. He actually won in the art contest, as well.

The focus of yesterday was not to take pictures, but it was to respect the holiday by listening and gathering and showing appreciation to others. However, there was a picture of an amazing artist taken. Her permission was granted to place on Facebook.

Looking forward to next year's MLK celebration!

01/20/2025

Despite the bitter cold, there are two ways that you can join in the festivities of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today. Both are free and open to the public. Join us at Cedar Community at 1:30 p.m. OR at Marcus Performing Arts Center at 4:00 p.m. OR join us for both.

12/05/2024

Unfortunately, due to low sign-ups, this event has been canceled. We look forward to seeing your participation with future events.