Suspended at Des Moines Public Library (South Side)

Des Moines Public Library (South Side) 1111 Porter Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

Experience 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 (Franklin Ave)

Des Moines Public Library (Franklin Ave) 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

Experience 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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Global Entrepreneurship Week: “Leveraging Storytelling to Scale”

Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA, United States

Join us for "leveraging Storytelling to Scale" presented by author Abena Sankofa Imhotep. Part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, this free event focuses on ways to clarify your message and define the moment. When storytelling makes dollars and sense. November 14, 2022, 12:30 - 1:30 pm Cedar Rapids Public Library (Beems)

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Des Moines Public Library: Suspended Exhibit Panel Discussion

Des Moines Public Library (Franklin Ave) 5000 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA, United States

The Des Moines Public Library is hosting a panel discussion inspired by AAMI's original exhibit “Suspended: Systemic Oppression in Our Schools.” A high-quality traveling version of the exhibit will on display in various DMPL branches throughout the fall/winter.This is a Des Moines Public Library event hosted at the Franklin Ave branch. Learn more: https://www.dmpl.org/event/suspended-exhibit-panel-discussion

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Christmas Concert (Virtual)

Online , United States

Join AAMI for a virtual Christmas concert! Enjoy performances by artists Rene'e Bryant, Blake Shaw, and Martrina "Trina" Shaffer. These talented performers will present their take on Christmas classics. This concert will premier on AAMI's Youtube page on Saturday, December 24 at 7:00 PM. If you can't catch the performance on Christmas Eve, tune in […]

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Christmas Concert (Virtual)

Online , United States

Join AAMI for a virtual Christmas concert! Enjoy performances by artists Rene'e Bryant, Blake Shaw, and Martrina "Trina" Shaffer. These talented performers will present their take on Christmas classics. This concert will premier on AAMI's Youtube page on Saturday, December 24 at 7:00 PM and again on New Year's Eve for another showing! This virtual […]

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‘Martin’s Big Words’ Storytime – Iowa City Public Library

Iowa City Public Library 123 South Linn St., Iowa City, IA, United States

Who was Dr. King? Why do people today still think his words are so important? Join Iowa City Public Library for a special Storytime with the book "Martin's Big Words," about Martin Luther King, and then work together to create a project to keep Dr. King’s dream alive while learning cooperation and service with Jenny […]

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MLK Day

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church 6621 C Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

Join AAMI on Monday, January 16 from 11-3 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church (6621 C Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402). Visitors can pick up an MLK Day goodie bag which will include: a book about MLK, an AAMI bookmark, a postcard, MLK crafts and activities, and a small snack.* Books and activity takeaway […]

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Selma at FilmScene Iowa City

FilmScene 404 E College St, Iowa City, IA

FilmScene presents a free showing of Selma at The Chauncey. This is a FilmScene Community Collaborations event presented by GreenState Credit Union. About Selma: This is the story of a movement. The film chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting […]

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Within Our Gates at FilmScene Iowa City

FilmScene 404 E College St, Iowa City, IA

FilmScene presents a free showing of Within Our Gates at The Chauncey, featuring the Alvin Cobb Jr. trio in person performing Cobb's original score and a post-screening panel discussion. This is a Martin Luther King Jr. Week event presented in partnership with the Bijou Film Board, and co-Sponsored by the University of Iowa Departments of […]

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