Summit Series: Moving Toward OUR History

Summit Schools hosts “Moving Toward OUR History: The Importance of an Inclusive Curriculum” virtual panel discussion on Wednesday, March 3 at 6:30 on the school’s Facebook Live and YouTube pages (links will be available one week before the event). Joining Summit for this free, interactive, live discussion is LaNisha Cassell and Sean Donaldson, both from the African American Museum of Iowa; Dr. Ashley Howard, assistant professor at the University of Iowa; and Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey.

Heritage Spotlight: Our Sisters’ Many Hats

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An African American woman’s Sunday hat is her crowning glory—it announces to the world that here is a beautiful, sophisticated, confident person. But Sunday is just one day of the […]

Who Was : Who Were The Tuskegee Airmen

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Let's go on an adventure through the skies with the brave and amazing Tuskegee Airmen! Stay tuned for our high flying activity, where you become the pilot!

Film Club: Red Tails (Tuskegee Airmen)

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Did you know the Tuskegee Airmen was formed 80 years ago on March 19th? Join us in remembering the contributions of these incredible pilots at this month’s Film Club offering. […]

Heritage Spotlight: Behind The Beat

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This presentation uses music to explore African American history, from the African beats to the jazz of the Harlem Renaissance to the popular music of the Civil Rights movement. The […]

Who Was: Louis Armstrong

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Calling all you cool cats! Stay tuned for a jumping good time with this Who Was story about the great Louis Armstrong! For our activity we will be creating a […]

Film Club: Lost In History (Alexander Clark)

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Join the African American Museum of Iowa for a viewing and discussion of Lost In History: Alexander Clark, an Iowa PBS program. Because of the actions of this notable Iowan, […]

#NotJustFebruary $1 Day

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

Join us every 4th Saturday of the month in 2021 for $1 admission on our #NotJustFebruary $1 days. Members and children under 5 years old are free.

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