Our Sisters’ Many Hats

Coe College 1220 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

When we say a person “wears many hats,” we mean that person has many roles in society. This phrase originated in a time when everyone wore hats, and many of […]

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Who Was? A Story Time – Louis Armstrong

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

We are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a children's story program based on the Who Was series of biographies. These sessions will feature a reading of a […]

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CANCELLED – 1619 Project: Music

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

This event has been cancelled as a COVID-19 preventative measure. Any rescheduled dates will be announced at a later time. Join us for a discussion based on the New York […]

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CANCELLED – Sounds & Styles: Gospel

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

This event has been cancelled as a COVID-19 preventative measure. Any rescheduled dates will be announced at a later time. Building on the success of our previous Jazz and Blues […]

$7

CANCELLED – Who Was? A Story Time – Maya Angelou

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

This event has been cancelled as a COVID-19 preventative measure. Any rescheduled dates will be announced at a later time. Celebrate National Poetry Month by learning about the life of […]

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CANCELLED: Who Was? A Story Time – Stevie Wonder

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

Learn about musician, singer, and songwriter Stevie Wonder and enjoy a sing-a-long led by a local guitarist! We are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a children's story […]

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CANCELLED: 1619 Project Series

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

Stay tuned for more details about the topic of this presentation. The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary […]

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CANCELLED: Who Was? A Story Time – Frederick Douglass

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

Explore the life of famous activist and orator Frederick Douglass! This story time will include a hands-on quilt activity. We are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a […]

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Juneteenth 2020 – Virtual Celebration

Online , United States

Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, we have decided to make our 2020 Juneteenth celebration a virtual event. We will post more details as they are available.

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Juneteenth Trivia Night

From the Organizer: THIS IS A FUNDRAISER for the African American Museum of Iowa! Questions will celebrate Juneteenth and Black accomplishments in American history and popular culture (three will be […]