Did you know the Tuskegee Airmen was formed 80 years ago on March 19th? Join us in remembering the contributions of these incredible pilots at this month’s Film Club offering. / Watch "Red Tails" on Disney+, HBO Max, or on Hulu or Prime Video with an HBO Max add-on and then join us at 7 […]
Join the African American Museum of Iowa for a viewing and discussion of Lost In History: Alexander Clark, an Iowa PBS program. Because of the actions of this notable Iowan, Iowa's schools were desegregated more than 85 years before the rest of the nation. This documentary profiles Alexander Clark and his historic accomplishments. Together we […]
Join the African American Museum of Iowa for its May Film Club installment considering the 125 years that have passed since the Plessy v. Ferguson decision. Watch Slavery By Another Name, available on Kanopy, then join the AAMI for a discussion of the themes and claims presented in the film. Click Here to Watch the […]
DeFord Bailey was quite possibly the most influential harmonica player in the 20th century. Despite such acclaim, DeFord died quietly without recognition of his place in American music history. In commemoration of the 95th anniversary of his first performance on the Grand Ole Opry, join the African American Museum of Iowa for a viewing of […]
Join the AAMI for a showing of "Decolonizing Mental Health" at the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Doors open at 5:45 PM. Showing begins at 6:00 PM. A facilitated discussion led by Anne Harris Carter will immediately follow the screening. This screening is part of the AAMI's Juneteenth Commemoration. To see our full list of sponsors […]
