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Bridging The Gap: Conscious Cash Series (Free Youth Literacy Program)

North Liberty Community Library 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA, United States

Join the North Liberty Public Library in partnership with the African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) for Bridging The Gap: Conscious Cash Program Series. This two-part series is designed to help 5th - 12th grade youth and their families. Presented by AAMI board member, Marlon Ewing, who is an experienced financial advisor. Marlon will equip […]

Free

Book Club 802 with Swamp Fox Books (Marion)

Marion Public Library 1095 6th Ave, Marion, IA

Join the AAMI for our brand-new book club, Book Club 802. This month we will be reading Wake: The Hidden History of Women Led Slave Revolts by Rebecca Hall. We'll be meeting to discuss the book on September 12 from 6:30-7:30 PM at the Marion Public Library. This book is available for purchase in person […]

Free

Meet & Greet Dr. Tawana Grover, CRCSD Superintendent

Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Meet Dr. Tawana Grover and enjoy refreshments during this "open house" style gathering. The event is courtesy of a generous sponsorship from the Alliant Energy Foundation. Capacity is limited. Reserve your seat for this free event here. -- Brought to you through a partnership between the Cedar Rapids NAACP and the African American Museum of […]

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Book Club 802 with Prairie Lights (Iowa City)

Prairie Lights Books and Cafe 15 South Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA

Join the AAMI for our brand-new book club, Book Club 802. This month we will be reading Wake: The Hidden History of Women Led Slave Revolts by Rebecca Hall. We'll be meeting to discuss the book on October 18 from 6:30-7:30 PM at Prairie Lights Books and Cafe. Registration is preferred but not required! This […]

Free

Book Club 802 with Dragonfly Books (Decorah)

Java John's Coffee House 400 West Water Street, Decorah, IA

Join the AAMI for our brand-new book club, Book Club 802. This month we will be reading Wake: The Hidden History of Women Led Slave Revolts by Rebecca Hall. We'll be meeting to discuss the book on Tuesday, October 24 from 7:00-8:15 PM at Java John's Coffee House, 400 West Water Street, Decorah. Registration is […]

Free

Book Club 802 with Beaverdale Books (Des Moines)

Beaverdale Books 2629 Beaver Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa

Join the AAMI for our brand-new book club, Book Club 802. This month we will be reading Wake: The Hidden History of Women Led Slave Revolts by Rebecca Hall. We'll be meeting to discuss the book on Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30 at Beaverdale Books in Des Moines. Registration is preferred but not required. This […]

Free

What’s Before Dinner: Black Agriculture and Growing Local with AAMI

Indian Creek Nature Center 5300 Otis Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Join the AAMI for a brand new program on Sunday, November 19 from 1:00-4:30 PM at the Indian Creek Nature Center. Using fresh and local produce helps both our planet and our plates, but how do we make that happen? Learn more about Iowa's Black farmers who are leading this charge, check out ways to […]

Free

Book Club 802 with Dog-Eared Books (Ames)

Dog-Eared Books 203 Main Street, Ames, Iowa

Join the AAMI for our brand-new book club, Book Club 802. This month we will be reading All Boys Aren't Blue by George Johnson. We'll be meeting to discuss the book on Tuesday, December 5 at 6:30 at Dog-Eared Books in Ames. Registration is preferred but not required. This book is available for purchase in […]

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MLK NOW 2024

Veterans Memorial Building 50 2nd Ave Bridge, Cedar Rapids, IA

The AAMI was invited to showcase the Museum at the 2024 MLK Now conference in Cedar Rapids. This event works to highlight how Black Midwesterners are collaborating in business, policy, and education.

Free

MLK Day with the AAMI

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 6621 C Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

Join AAMI on Monday, January 15 from 2-4:30 PM at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (6621 C Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402). Visitors can pick up listen to a presentation on the history of Iowa Civil Rights and enjoy a family craft.  

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