From Jonkonnu to Kwanzaa: Exploring Black Holiday Traditions

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

The African American Museum of Iowa invites you to attend From Jonkonnu to Kwanzaa: Exploring Black Holiday Celebrations as part of Deck the District in the Czech Village – New Bohemia Main Street District. Join […]

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at AAMI

The African American Museum of Iowa invites you to join us on Monday, January 21, 2019 for a celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The Museum will be offering […]

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Embracing Peace

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn St., Iowa City, IA, United States

February 11 is set aside for children in the country of Cameroon to rededicate themselves to the importance of nonviolence in their daily lives and strive for education. The African […]

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Juba: The Hidden Meanings of Music

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

Join us for the first session of our Children’s Summer Series! Juba is a style of music that involves clapping, snapping, stomping, and making complex rhythms with your own body […]

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History Adventures: Driven By Hope

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

Join us for the second session of our Summer History Adventure Series! Based on our current temporary exhibit, Driven By Hope, kids will learn about African American migration to Iowa […]

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History Adventures – Olympic Heroes

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

The Summer Olympics have come a year early at AAMI! For this History Adventure, kids will learn about Olympic heroes like Thomas Hill, Wilma Rudolph, and Jesse Owens, and participate […]

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History Adventures – SuperSoaked

African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United States

Be sure to bring a swimsuit, towels, and all your favorite water guns for the final session of this Summer’s History Adventures! Kids will learn about Lonnie Johnson, inventor of […]

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Who Was? A Story Time – MLK

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

Due to inclement weather, the January 11th Who Was? A Story Time event has been cancelled. Please check back in the coming days for information regarding a rescheduled date. We […]

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Who Was? A Story Time – Rosa Parks

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

We are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a children's story program based on the Who Was series of biographies. These sessions will feature a reading of a […]

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Paint Like A Pro

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

Join Education Assistant Diana Henry for a Paint Like A Pro workshop at the North Liberty Community Library! Art and science are two sides of the same coin. Learn about […]