Where Africans in Wisconsin
Come Together
Everything happening across African Wisconsin, in one place. Choose where to start:
WACC Events
Our signature programming — the Excellence Awards Gala, business workshops, member networking, and policy briefings.
View WACC events ↓Community Calendar
Independence day celebrations, cultural festivals, and community events from African organizations across Wisconsin.
View the calendar ↓Submit Your Event
Hosting something? WACC promotes community events free of charge through this calendar, our newsletter, and social media.
Submit an event ↓Community Directory
The African organizations building Wisconsin- who they are and how to connect with them.
View the directory↓Signature Programming
WACC Excellence Awards Gala
WACC's flagship annual celebration of African business excellence in Wisconsin. Black tie. Statewide recognition. Nominations open to the community.
Business Workshops
Practical sessions on funding, MBE certification, contracting, financial management, and growth — open to members and the broader community.
Member Networking
Regular member gatherings across Wisconsin — Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay, and more. Building the relationships that build businesses.
Policy Briefings
Member-exclusive updates on legislation, advocacy priorities, and state programs affecting African businesses in Wisconsin.
Put your organization's name on a signature event
Sponsorship opportunities are available for the Excellence Awards Gala, business workshops, and networking series.
WACC members receive preferred rates.
African Wisconsin Events
WACC promotes events from every Organizations Building Wisconsin's African Community free of charge. Submit your event
2026 African Cultural Festival
Traditional music & dance, authentic African cuisine, souk marketplace, art exhibits & craft vendors, fashion show, cultural education booths, family activities, live band & DJ.
FREE ADMISSIONNigerian Independence Day Celebration
Nigerian Community Association of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Kenya Jamhuri Day Celebration
Kenyan Community Organization of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Ghana Independence Day Gala
Ghana Association of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Ethiopian New Year — Enkutatash Celebration
Ethiopian Community of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Somali Independence Celebration
Somali Community Association of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Senegalese Independence Day Event
Senegalese Community of Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
Congolese Independence Day Celebration
Congolese Community of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
African Heritage Month Events
Various African Organizations
Statewide, Wisconsin
Is Your Organization Hosting an Event?
WACC promotes community events for free. Independence day celebrations, cultural festivals, fundraisers, professional events, galas — submit and we'll feature it on this calendar and promote it through WACC's newsletter and social media.
African Organizations in Wisconsin
Wisconsin African Chamber of Commerce (WACC)
African businesses, entrepreneurs & professionals · statewide
Africans In Milwaukee, Inc. (AIM)
Umbrella organization · African Cultural Festival & community picnics
African Stakeholders Inc. (ASI)
African immigrants & refugees · African Cultural Festival
Nigerian Community in Milwaukee (NCIM)
Nigerian community · Nigeria Day Festival & conference center
Ghana Milwaukee Association (GMA)
Ghanaian community · Brown Deer
Ghana Association of Madison
Ghanaian community · Madison
Kenyans in Milwaukee, Inc.
Kenyan community · Jamhuri Day celebration
Somali Resource Center of Milwaukee
Somali community · housing, language & youth services
COMSA — Community Services Agency, Inc.
Refugee & immigrant services · Green Bay
Congolese Community of Wisconsin
Congolese community · Milwaukee
Oduà Association of Milwaukee
Yoruba community · civic engagement & education
CAP MKE — Collaborative of African Professionals
Career, entrepreneurship & leadership network · Milwaukee
Pan-African Community Association (PACA)
Refugee resettlement & African cultural programs
Milwaukee African Women's Association (MILAWA)
Women of African descent · leadership, culture & health
Ubuntu MKE
Cross-cultural incubator · African food culture & diaspora
Wisconsin African Community Advocates
African community advocacy · Wauwatosa
Ethiopian Community Association*
Ethiopian community · Milwaukee area
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