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 Who Was biography and a hands-on activity to connect kids to the inspiring life of each story time's subject. Join us on the second Saturday […]
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 Times Magazine's 1619 Project. Karl Cassell, Managing Partner at Top RANK Talent Solutions will moderate a panel discussion focusing on the appropriation of African American […]
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 series, Sounds & Styles is a new music performance series focused on genres with roots in African American communities. Through this series, we hope to […]
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 Maya Angelou and making a poetry collage! We are partnering with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a children's story program based on the Who […]
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 program based on the Who Was series of biographies. These sessions will feature a reading of a Who Was biography and a hands-on activity to […]
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 of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans […]
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 children's story program based on the Who Was series of biographies. These sessions will feature a reading of a Who Was biography and a hands-on […]
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.
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 dedicated film, television, sports, and music rounds). SUGGESTED DONATION: $10/player PRE-REGISTRATION (Free!!!!) (cut-off is approximately 15 minutes before the show): https://tinyurl.com/ABEOJPR YOUR UNIQUE LINK/PASSCODE WILL […]
With the death of George Floyd and the upheaval in the country in the past few weeks, the AAMI has created this event to offer the community a chance to honor Black lives and promote activism through art. Local Iowa art activists, Donté Hayes and Savannah Simmons, will be on hand to guide visitors in […]
