“They Said This Day Would Never Come” Lobby Display

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

This small display commemorates the end of Barack Obama's presidency by featuring campaign materials and other memorabilia.  This display is free-of-charge and not available for guided tours.  

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Invisible Hawkeyes

Barnes and Noble 333 Collins Rd NE Bldg 1, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join us at the Cedar Rapids Barnes and Noble for a discussion with Invisible Hawkeyes authors Lena and Michael Hill. They tell the stories of the University of Iowa’s integration […]

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Family Fun Day at the CRMA

Cedar Rapids Museum of Art 410 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids,, IA, United States

In collaboration with the African American Museum of Iowa, the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library and the U of I College of Education Art Education Department, the CRMA […]

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The Roots of Cedar Rapid’s African American History 1865-1915

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

Come hear Dr. Brie Swenson Arnold and her student research team discuss the unique stories of African Americans who settled in Cedar Rapids between 1865 and 1915, and unveil their […]

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Black Women in Sequence

Saint Ambrose University 518 Locust St, Davenport, IA, United States

Come hear Dr. Deborah Whaley present on her new book Black Women in Sequence: Re-inking Comics, Graphic Novels, and Anime. In this presentation, she examines the representation, production, and transnational […]

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Author Talk With Ayana Mathis

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

Join us for a discussion and book signing with Ayana Mathis, award-winning author of "The Twelve Tribes of Hattie" and Iowa Writers’ Workshop assistant professor. Ms. Mathis’ novel tells a […]

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Learn and Play STEM Activities

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

Kids ages 5 and up join us for fun, exciting challenges through hands-on activities facilitated by Iowa State University’s WiSE (Women in Science and Engineering) undergraduate students in science, technology, […]

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Creative Intersections: Encouraging Diversity in Classical Music

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

How does classical music intersect with diverse populations? Anne Carter, Director of Energy Efficiency at Alliant Energy will moderate expert panelists  William LaRue Jones, Director of Orchestral Studies, University of […]

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Double Victory: How African American Women Helped Win WWII

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

Through historic photos and first-hand accounts, Iowa Author Cheryl Mullenbach tells stories of the forgotten African American women who fought discrimination at home and abroad to fight in WWII. This Women's history Month, […]

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Black Women in Sequence

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

Zap! Blam! Pow! Join Dr. Deborah Whaley as she presents Black Women in Sequence: Re-inking Comics, Graphic Novels, and Anime. In this presentation, she examines the representation, production, and transnational […]

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