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Heritage Spotlight Series
onlineJoin us this Thursday, February 11, 2021, to explore the struggles and triumphs of the fight for equal rights. Featured individuals include Alexander Clark, the man who helped desegregate Iowa schools in 1868, Edna Griffin, the woman who led sit-ins at the Katz Drugstore in Des Moines in 1948, and more!
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Who Is? A Story Time – Barack Obama
Can’t wait to get together for this upcoming Who Was Storytime – this upcoming weekend will be doing a Who Is - former President Barack Obama. Stay tuned to learn some amazing facts about our 44th president.
1619 Panel Discussions
NewBo City Market 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, United StatesJoin the AAMI and NewBo City Market for the next installment focused on democracy– more specifically, how our democracy's central ideals have been true and untrue since the outset, especially for people of color. ( This event will be in-person, masked and socially-distanced) WHERE: NewBo City Market WHEN: Friday, February 26th 7:00pm
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
Online , United StatesAn 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 week, and her Sunday hat is just one of the many “hats” she wears. It takes an extraordinary woman to wear all of these hats—professional, […]
Who Was : Who Were The Tuskegee Airmen
Online , United StatesLet'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)
Online , United StatesDid 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. / Watch "Red Tails" on Disney+, HBO Max, or on Hulu or Prime Video with an HBO Max add-on and then join us at 7 […]
History Adventures: The Story of African American Jazz
Online , United StatesDo you feel the rhythm? Do you hear the melody? Get ready for a toe-tapping good time with our Jazz History Adventure. Come with us as we learn more about African American Jazz musicians and possibly introduce you to some new favorites! For our activity we will be making 3 different homemade instruments, so you […]
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