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Pride History: Black and White Men Together

The Milwaukee chapter of Black and White Men Together (BWMT) formed in November 1980, shortly after the formation of the original chapter in San Francisco. BWMT-Milwaukee provided a safe environment for gay males, interracial couples, and individuals interested in interracial dating. It also raised awareness about and combated racism within Milwaukee’s gay community and homophobia within its black community.  BWMT-Milwaukee remained active throughout the 1980s, eventually changing its name to Men of All Colors Together in 1993, and to People of All Colors in 1995 before becoming inactive by 1997.

The July 1985 newsletter and undated photographs shown above can be found in boxes 1 and 2 of the Black and White Men Together-Milwaukee Records here at the UWM Archives.