The Uncomfortable Truth: The History of Racism in America

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

When the son of a Civil Rights Hero dives into the 400 year history of racism in America, he is confronted with the shocking reality that his family was involved […]

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Great White Hoax: Donald Trump and the Politics of Race and Class in America

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

Acclaimed anti-racist educator and author Tim Wise explores how Donald Trump expertly tapped into long-simmering racial tensions and rode an accelerating wave of white anxiety and grievance straight to the […]

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Book Club Meet Up – Beloved

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

This is the story--set in post-Civil War Ohio--of Sethe, an escaped slave who has risked death in order to wrench herself from a living death; who has lost a husband […]

Mightier Than The Sword

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

Celebrate National Novel Writing Month with the AAMI as we examine the history and evolution of African American literature from the 18th century to the present – from autobiographical slave […]

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Book Club Meet Up: With the Fire on High

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

With her daughter to care for and her abuela to help support, high school senior Emoni Santiago has to make the tough decisions, and do what must be done. The […]

African American Holiday Traditions

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

About the Series: Join us at the Museum for free monthly presentations by Sean Donaldson, Museum Educator. These one-hour presentations will focus on a variety of topics ranging from broad […]

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Winter Break Dollar Day

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

Get the kids out of the house and enjoy a family outing to the AAMI! Our permanent and temporary exhibit offer interactive learning opportunities that can be enjoyed by all […]

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Museum Selfie Day

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Let's have some fun in the new year by celebrating Museum Selfie Day! This annual, world-wide event encourages museum patrons to share photos of their favorite museums and exhibits to […]

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