Black History Challenge
Join us for the kick-off to our week of Juneteenth programming! This live-streamed event will feature local students competing to test their knowledge of black history. Follow along at home […]
Join us for the kick-off to our week of Juneteenth programming! This live-streamed event will feature local students competing to test their knowledge of black history. Follow along at home […]
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 […]
A panel discussion of the challenges and opportunities facing BIPOC performing artists. About this event Moderated by Dr. Myron McReynolds, panelists include Simon Estes, bass-baritone; Whitney Morrison, soprano; Sidney Outlaw, […]
Join the AAMI for a storytime at the Marion Public Library featuring authors: Michelle Edwards and Brion Martin. This program is part of the AAMI's Juneteenth Commemoration. To see our […]
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 […]
dwb (driving while black) is a new opera from composer Susan Kander and librettist Roberta Gumbel. This piece is montage of poetic and haunting moments examining the trials and triumphs […]
Join the AAMI for our annual Juneteenth Festival! Bring your family out to commemorate this important holiday and enjoy a variety of live performances from talented local artists. This program […]
In celebration of AAMI's 30th anniversary and as part of our annual Juneteenth Commemoration, the AAMI conducted an interview with Dr. Ashley Howard and founders of the 1619 Freedom School, […]
Join the AAMI for our annual Juneteenth Festival! Bring your family out to commemorate this important holiday and enjoy a variety of live performances from talented local artists. This program […]
Join Women in the NAACP and the African American Museum of Iowa for a women's workshop. Experience women sharing insights for strengthening our mental, physical and financial well-being. Speakers include […]