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Dr. Aleia Brown: The African American Quilt making Tradition.

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

Dr. Aleia Brown, Program Manager at Humanities Action Lab,  will discuss the African American  quilt making tradition. Narrative quilts are conversant, often documenting a historical event, while also issuing commentary on the present and inviting viewers to reflect. July 27th at 7pm at the AAMI Free and open to the public Part of the Humanities […]

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$1 Day at the AAMI, Final Week of “If Objects Could Talk”

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

You won't miss the temporary exhibit, "If Objects Could Talk". This will be the FINAL week for all the great artifacts and stories at the AAMI, and for $1 per person, you can bring everyone you know! July 28th from 10am-4pm You can also participate in the Civil Rights March that starts at 12:00 pm […]

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AAMI Summer Games

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

Join us at the AAMI for our first ever Summer Games! Learn about Iowa Olympian, Thomas Hill and then participate in track and field style events outside. Bring your daycare, friends and family to this FREE event, please make sure you rsvp to save your spot. FREE July 31st at 10 am At the African […]

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Summer Burn and Motivation Series at the AAMI

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

Summer  "burn" Join certified Personal Trainer, Doris Agyemang, Wednesdays in August, starting August 8th at 5:30, outside at the AAMI ( near the trail) for some fun, fitness and motivation! Enjoy 15 minutes of nutrition tips and motivation and then jam to a 45 minute workout, alternating Zumba ( Dance themed, every fitness level) and […]

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Get Soaked!

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

Get Soaked on Tuesday, August 14th at 10 am! Learn about Lonnie Johnson, African American Inventor of the Super Soaker and then head outside for water warfare! Free event at the AAMI August 14th at 10am Bring a towel and your own water gun.

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Summer Burn and Motivation Series at the AAMI

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

Summer  "burn" Join certified Personal Trainer, Doris Agyemang, Wednesdays in August, starting August 8th at 5:30, outside at the AAMI ( near the trail) for some fun, fitness and motivation! Enjoy 15 minutes of nutrition tips and motivation and then jam to a 45 minute workout, alternating Zumba ( Dance themed, every fitness level) and […]

Free

Summer Burn and Motivation Series at the AAMI

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

Summer  "burn" Join certified Personal Trainer, Doris Agyemang, Wednesdays in August, starting August 8th at 5:30, outside at the AAMI ( near the trail) for some fun, fitness and motivation! Enjoy 15 minutes of nutrition tips and motivation and then jam to a 45 minute workout, alternating Zumba ( Dance themed, every fitness level) and […]

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“Jumping Jack to Jump Jim Crow: The Origins of a Pernicious Stereotype?”

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

"Jumping Jack to Jump Jim Crow: The Origins of a Pernicious Stereotype?" Join Dr. Barbara Mooney as she discusses this American racial stereotype. August 23rd at 7pm The African American Museum of Iowa This event is FREE and open to the public, as part of Humanities Iowa Presentations. As the Southern author, William Faulkner, famously […]

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Summer Burn and Motivation Series at the AAMI

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

Summer  "burn" Join certified Personal Trainer, Doris Agyemang, Wednesdays in August, starting August 8th at 5:30, outside at the AAMI ( near the trail) for some fun, fitness and motivation! Enjoy 15 minutes of nutrition tips and motivation and then jam to a 45 minute workout, alternating Zumba ( Dance themed, every fitness level) and […]

Free