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 circulation of women of African descent in the sequential art world.
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 story of love and bitterness during the Great Migration during the early 20th century. This project was generously funded by Humanities Iowa.
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, engineering, and math (STEM) majors. Learn about scientific concepts through fun activities and the African American Inventors who used these concepts to create new, vital, […]
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 Iowa; Jim Hirsch, Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Sinfonietta (an orchestra whose sole mission is to promote diversity in classical music); Damani Phillips, Assistant Professor of […]
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, learn about Hazel Dixon Payne, the only woman to serve on the remote Alaska-Canadian Highway, or Deverne Calloway, a Red Cross worker who led a protest […]
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 circulation of women of African descent in the sequential art world.
The Blue Jazz Trio presents a historical account and instrumental tribute to Jazz's most influential women. Discover new sounds and old favorites with renowned saxophonist Ray Blue as he highlights the significance and sacrifices of the female composers, players, and vocalists who pioneered the genre. Tickets are $10 in advance, seating limited. The Blue Jazz […]
The African American Museum of Iowa is proud to sponsor a NewBo Community Blood Drive on site in our Aldeen Davis Celebration Hall from 10:00am - 1:00pm. Donation eligibility questions? Visit the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center at www.BloodCenter.org. Email lcassell@blackiowa.org to make your appointment today!
Locked in silent conversation, MFA, Ph.D Grant Wood Fellow Christopher-Rasheem McMillan uses dance and movement to reflect on race relations in America. Starting with the death of Emmett Till and culminating with the Black Lives Matter movement, Christopher-Rasheem McMillan re-imagines Trisha Brown's 1975 work Locus to address African Americans' interactions with law enforcement, past and […]
Dr. Deborah Whaley comes back to the AAMI discuss Aaron McGruder’s comic strip and hit television program, The Boondocks. She examines the social and political dialogue present in both forms of this popular work. The Boondocks is rated TV-MA and specifically designed to be viewed by adults. Clips may be unsuitable for children under 17.
