Suspended at Des Moines Public Library (Franklin Ave)

Des Moines Public Library (Franklin Ave) 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

Experience a high-quality traveling version of the AAMI's latest exhibit, Suspended: Systemic Oppression in our Schools, at the Des Moines Public Library. This exhibit examines the role public schools play in funneling students into the prison system. Elements of the criminal justice system have entered public schools around the country, resulting in zero tolerance policies […]

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Des Moines Public Library: Suspended Exhibit Panel Discussion

Des Moines Public Library (Franklin Ave) 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

The Des Moines Public Library is hosting a panel discussion inspired by AAMI's original exhibit “Suspended: Systemic Oppression in Our Schools.” A high-quality traveling version of the exhibit will on display in various DMPL branches throughout the fall/winter.This is a Des Moines Public Library event hosted at the Franklin Ave branch. Learn more: https://www.dmpl.org/event/suspended-exhibit-panel-discussion

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Suspended at University of Dubuque

University of Dubuque

Experience a high-quality traveling version of the AAMI's latest exhibit, Suspended: Systemic Oppression in our Schools, at the University of Dubuque. This exhibit examines the role public schools play in funneling students into the prison system. Elements of the criminal justice system have entered public schools around the country, resulting in zero tolerance policies and […]

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No Roads Lead to Buxton at Iowa Heartland History Connection

Iowa Heartland History Connection 700 Farm Credit Dr., Ottumwa, IA

AAMI's traveling exhibit, No Roads Lead to Buxton will be on display at Iowa Heartland History Connection. Step back in time to Buxton, an early 20th century coal-mining town once referred to as “the black man’s utopia in Iowa.” Buxton, which existed for only two decades at the turn of the century, was one of […]

Iowa Civil Rights at Waterloo Public Library

Waterloo Public Library 415 Commercial St, Waterloo, IA, United States

AAMI's traveling exhibit, Iowa Civil Rights, will be on display at Waterloo Public Library. Explore the struggles and triumphs of the fight for equal rights. Featured individuals include Alexander Clark, the man who helped desegregate Iowa schools in 1868, and Edna Griffin, the woman who led sit-ins at the Katz Drugstore in Des Moines in […]

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The Only One at the Iowa City Public Library

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

AAMI's traveling exhibit, The Only One, will be on display at Iowa City Public Library. Uncover what it’s like to be an African American in Iowa through stories and photographs from everyday Iowans and famous residents. This traveling exhibit is based on a 2012 exhibit presented by the AAMI and the Johnson County Historical Society. […]

Suspended at Kirkwood Community College

Kirkwood Community College 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Experience a high-quality traveling version of the AAMI's latest exhibit, Suspended: Systemic Oppression in our Schools, at Kirkwood Community College (6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids). This exhibit examines the role public schools play in funneling students into the prison system. Elements of the criminal justice system have entered public schools around the country, resulting […]

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Suspended at Johnston Public Library

Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Rd, Johnston, IA, United States

Experience a high-quality traveling version of the AAMI's latest exhibit, Suspended: Systemic Oppression in our Schools, at the Johnston Public Library. This exhibit examines the role public schools play in funneling students into the prison system. Elements of the criminal justice system have entered public schools around the country, resulting in zero tolerance policies and […]

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Iowa Civil Rights at Lied Public Library – Clarinda

Lied Public Library 100 East Garfield St., Clarinda, IA, United States

AAMI's traveling exhibit, Iowa Civil Rights, will be on display at Lied Public Library in Clarinda, Iowa. Explore the struggles and triumphs of the fight for equal rights. Featured individuals include Alexander Clark, the man who helped desegregate Iowa schools in 1868, and Edna Griffin, the woman who led sit-ins at the Katz Drugstore in […]

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Suspended at Northern Iowa Area Community College (Mason City)

Northern Iowa Area Community College

Experience a high-quality traveling version of the AAMI's latest exhibit, Suspended: Systemic Oppression in our Schools, at theNorthern Iowa Area Community College. This exhibit examines the role public schools play in funneling students into the prison system. Elements of the criminal justice system have entered public schools around the country, resulting in zero tolerance policies […]

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