Follow Iowa’s Underground Railroad routes and read stories about the safe houses, communities, and brave individuals who took their lives in their hands on a journey to freedom.
Experience the AAMI traveling exhibit Unconditional Loyalty at the Ft. Des Moines Museum and Education Center. Learn about African American military heroes and heroines from the Revolutionary War to today. Topics include Iowa’s 60th U.S. Colored Troops from the Civil War, the Buffalo Soldiers, women in the military, World War I training camps in Iowa, […]
Experience the AAMI traveling exhibit Unconditional Loyalty at the Ft. Des Moines Museum and Education Center. Learn about African American military heroes and heroines from the Revolutionary War to today. Topics include Iowa’s 60th U.S. Colored Troops from the Civil War, the Buffalo Soldiers, women in the military, World War I training camps in Iowa, […]
Experience the AAMI traveling exhibit Unconditional Loyalty at the Ft. Des Moines Museum and Education Center. Learn about African American military heroes and heroines from the Revolutionary War to today. Topics include Iowa’s 60th U.S. Colored Troops from the Civil War, the Buffalo Soldiers, women in the military, World War I training camps in Iowa, […]
Experience the AAMI traveling exhibit Unconditional Loyalty at the Ft. Des Moines Museum and Education Center. Learn about African American military heroes and heroines from the Revolutionary War to today. Topics include Iowa’s 60th U.S. Colored Troops from the Civil War, the Buffalo Soldiers, women in the military, World War I training camps in Iowa, […]
WIN (Women in NAACP), an official standing committee of the NAACP presents "Thrive! Essential Skills for Women of Color." This free, half-day seminar will focus on networking, conflict management and self-advocacy. Boxed lunches will be provided. Register today to secure your place. This event is made possible by the NAACP, Ohnward Bank & Trust, and […]
Community health professionals from local organizations and agencies are invited to attend this free 2hr CEU event approved by the Iowa Board of Certification with the goal of building connections, collaboration, and coalition around the legacy of redlining and its impact on our community today. The workshop includes a guided tour of the AAMI Mapping […]
Community health professionals from local organizations and agencies are invited to attend this free 2hr CEU event approved by the Iowa Board of Certification with the goal of building connections, collaboration, and coalition around the legacy of redlining and its impact on our community today. The workshop includes a guided tour of the AAMI Mapping […]
Join AAMI on Monday, January 16 from 11-3 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (6621 C Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402). Visitors can pick up an MLK Day goodie bag which will include: a book about MLK, an AAMI bookmark, a postcard, MLK crafts and activities, and a small snack.* Books and activity takeaway […]
The AAMI is partnering with the Hiawatha Public Library and WIN (Women in the NAACP) for a program and book giveaway, sponsored by Target. The planned program, “Rainbow of Faces,” includes reading The Colors of Us by Karen Katz, discussing diversity, creating a self-portrait, and learning to say “hello” in different languages.
