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Unconditional Loyalty at the Ft. Des Moines Museum and Education Center

Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center 75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States

Experience the AAMI traveling exhibit Unconditional Loyalty at the Ft. Des Moines Museum and Education Center. Learn about African American military heroes and heroines from the Revolutionary War to today. Topics include Iowa’s 60th U.S. Colored Troops from the Civil War, the Buffalo Soldiers, women in the military, World War I training camps in Iowa, […]

Maintaining the Tradition: An Evening of Jazz with Ray Blue

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

Master jazz & blues artist Ray Blue is back at the African American Museum of Iowa for one night only! Join us on Wednesday, May 18 to listen to the music of acclaimed artist Ray Blue! This performance will feature the Ray Blue Work Ensemble. Doors open at 5:00 PM and guests will also have […]

Unconditional Loyalty at the Ft. Des Moines Museum and Education Center

Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center 75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States

Experience the AAMI traveling exhibit Unconditional Loyalty at the Ft. Des Moines Museum and Education Center. Learn about African American military heroes and heroines from the Revolutionary War to today. Topics include Iowa’s 60th U.S. Colored Troops from the Civil War, the Buffalo Soldiers, women in the military, World War I training camps in Iowa, […]

Unconditional Loyalty at the Ft. Des Moines Museum and Education Center

Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center 75 E Army Post Rd, Des Moines, IA, United States

Experience the AAMI traveling exhibit Unconditional Loyalty at the Ft. Des Moines Museum and Education Center. Learn about African American military heroes and heroines from the Revolutionary War to today. Topics include Iowa’s 60th U.S. Colored Troops from the Civil War, the Buffalo Soldiers, women in the military, World War I training camps in Iowa, […]

Mapping Exclusion Tour – FREE

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

Join the AAMI for a special tour of our temporary exhibit, Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa! This free, staff-led tour will take visitors through this popular exhibit. Mapping Exclusion explores the history of redlining in Iowa. Redlining is the systematic denial of various services by federal and local government agencies and the private sector to […]

Free

Telling Our Own Story – Virtual Film Presentation

Livestreamed

This June, Iowa PBS presents Telling Our Own Story, four films produced by Black Iowan independent filmmakers providing insights on topics that have dominated recent headlines and Black culture since Iowa became a state. The unique perspectives of these filmmakers show what life is like for Black Iowans and provide a window for other cultures to see […]

Free

Thrive! Essential Skills for Women of Color

Human Service Campus 317 7th Avenue, SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

WIN (Women in NAACP), an official standing committee of the NAACP presents "Thrive! Essential Skills for Women of Color." This free, half-day seminar will focus on networking, conflict management and self-advocacy. Boxed lunches will be provided. Register today to secure your place. This event is made possible by the NAACP, Ohnward Bank & Trust, and […]

Free

#NotJustFebruary $1 Day

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

Enjoy $1 admission on Saturday, June 11 as part of our #NotJustFebruary $1 days. Members and children under 5 years old are free.

$1

Juneteenth Festival

NewBo City Market 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, United States

Join us for our biggest celebration of the year! We are excited to present this much-anticipated event at NewBo City Market on June 18. Come out to enjoy a full line up of performances, exhibits and fun! Explore the full list of performers on our Juneteenth webpage.

Free

A Line (Redrawn) – Featuring L.D. Kidd

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

Choreographer and spoken word artist, L.D. Kidd, returns for a special three event series. The first evening, June 25 will include a live screening of L.D.’s last performance at the AAMI, plus a presentation from him about his inspiration for the piece and its evolution. This event includes a guided tour of Mapping Exclusion: Redlining […]

Free