Black Oscars: A Book Talk with Author Dr. Frederick W. Gooding, Jr.
onlineJoin the African American Museum of Iowa for a book talk with Dr. Frederick W. Gooding, Jr. on April 15th, just in time for the 2021 Oscars, scheduled for April […]
Join the African American Museum of Iowa for a book talk with Dr. Frederick W. Gooding, Jr. on April 15th, just in time for the 2021 Oscars, scheduled for April […]
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, […]
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.
Lights, Camera, Action! Join us as we look at the history of African Americans' journey to the big stage. From small theatres to Broadway, we will see where this adventure […]
Join the African American Museum of Iowa for its May Film Club installment considering the 125 years that have passed since the Plessy v. Ferguson decision. Watch Slavery By Another […]
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.
On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing those enslaved in territories in rebellion. This information moved so slowly through the south that some of those enslaved […]
Join us for the kick-off to our week of Juneteenth programming! This live-streamed event will feature local students competing to test their knowledge of black history. Follow along at home […]
DeFord Bailey was quite possibly the most influential harmonica player in the 20th century. Despite such acclaim, DeFord died quietly without recognition of his place in American music history. In […]
Join us for our biggest celebration of the year! We are excited to present this much-anticipated event at NewBo City Market on June 19. Come out to enjoy a full […]