The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords

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Carvd N Stone x Milwaukee Film Presents: Voices of the Black Press

Join us for a powerful Black History Month experience as Carvd N Stone partners with Milwaukee Film to host a FREE community screening of the documentary, The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords.

This groundbreaking film explores the historic role of Black-owned newspapers and media outlets, platforms that informed, protected, and empowered African Americans during pivotal moments in our nation’s history.

Following the screening, stay with us for a one-hour talkback featuring leading voices in local Black media and journalism. Together, we’ll reflect on the film and dive into the state of Black media today, our responsibility to our communities, and what it means to continue building platforms that tell our stories with dignity, accuracy, and power. Full Panelists lineup below.

About Carvd N Stone

Carvd N Stone is a national positive news company founded in Milwaukee. Since 2017, Carvd N Stone has covered hundreds of original positive news stories through articles, video interviews, and podcasts. Carvd N Stone has awarded over $30,000 in scholarships and grants.

About Milwaukee Film

Milwaukee Film is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to entertaining, educating, and

engaging our community through cinematic experiences, with a vision to make Milwaukee a center for film culture. Milwaukee Film is committed to high-quality and accessible film programming through their operation of the magnificent Oriental Theatre, a historic cinema palace, and the iconic Downer Theatre, Milwaukee’s oldest running cinema. The second Dialogues Documentary Festival, presented by Potawatomi Casino Hotel, took place September 18-21, 2025. The 18th annual Milwaukee Film Festival, presented by Associated Bank, will take place April 16-30, 2026. For more information or to become a Member, visit mkefilm.org.