#NotJustFebruary $1 Day
African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United StatesEnjoy $1 admission on Saturday, August 13 as part of our #NotJustFebruary $1 days. Members and children under 5 years old are free.
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Mapping Exclusion Tour – FREE
African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United StatesJoin 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 […]
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#NotJustFebruary $1 Day
African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United StatesEnjoy $1 admission on Saturday, September 10 as part of our #NotJustFebruary $1 days. Members and children under 5 years old are free.
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History Makers Gala
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesEach year, the African American Museum of Iowa recognizes a group of African American men and women who have made history in the state. Through their actions, these individuals have modified the course of history, imparting knowledge and impacting the communities in which we live. The AAMI is proud to announce this year's History Makers: […]
Suspended at Des Moines Public Library (Central)
Des Moines Public Library (Central) 1000 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA, United StatesExperience a high-quality traveling version of the AAMI's latest exhibit, Suspended: Systemic Oppression in our Schools, at the Des Moines Public Library. This exhibit examines the role public schools play in funneling students into the prison system. Elements of the criminal justice system have entered public schools around the country, resulting in zero tolerance policies […]
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AAMI at the North Liberty Library
North Liberty Community Library 520 W Cherry St, North Liberty, IA, United StatesNorth Liberty Library. October 3 @ 1:00 pm Museum Educator, Jenny Barnett, will be at the North Liberty Library for a special program on this no school day!
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Suspended: Systemic Oppression in Our Schools
Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesExamine the role public schools play in funneling students into the prison system in Suspended: Systemic Oppression in our Schools, an original exhibition developed by the African American Museum of Iowa. Elements of the criminal justice system have entered public schools around the country, resulting in zero tolerance policies and student policing that disproportionately impact children of […]
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Suspended Summit
Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United StatesJoin us for Suspended Summit! This new program is hosted in line with our new exhibit Suspended: Systemic Oppression in Our Schools and in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission. Where: Cedar Rapids Public Library, Whipple Auditorium 12:30-12:45 Opening remarks, addressing Youth Justice Action Month by Jenny Barnett and Jennifer Tibbetts 12:45-1:30 Presentation […]
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Suspended at Des Moines Public Library (Franklin Ave)
Des Moines Public Library (Franklin Ave) 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA, United StatesExperience a high-quality traveling version of the AAMI's latest exhibit, Suspended: Systemic Oppression in our Schools, at the Des Moines Public Library. This exhibit examines the role public schools play in funneling students into the prison system. Elements of the criminal justice system have entered public schools around the country, resulting in zero tolerance policies […]
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Suspended at Des Moines Public Library (South Side)
Des Moines Public Library (South Side) 1111 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA, United StatesExperience a high-quality traveling version of the AAMI's latest exhibit, Suspended: Systemic Oppression in our Schools, at the Des Moines Public Library. This exhibit examines the role public schools play in funneling students into the prison system. Elements of the criminal justice system have entered public schools around the country, resulting in zero tolerance policies […]
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