With the renovation underway, the AAMI has some furniture it will no longer be able to use. We're offering these pieces for free, first to non-profits, and then to the public. On April 18 from 10-2 non-profit representatives are welcome to come and take any pieces you would like (the general public will be welcome […]
With the renovation underway, the AAMI has some furniture it will no longer be able to use. We're offering these pieces for free, first to non-profits, and then to you! On April 19 from 10-2 you are welcome to come and take any pieces you would like (people representing non-profits are welcome to come on […]
Experience a high-quality traveling version of the AAMI's latest exhibit, Suspended: Systemic Oppression in our Schools, at theNorthern Iowa Area Community College. 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 […]
Experience a high-quality traveling version of the AAMI's latest exhibit, Suspended: Systemic Oppression in our Schools, at the City of Sioux City, City Hall . 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 […]
Join the AAMI for a storytime at the Marion Public Library featuring authors: Michelle Edwards and Brion Martin. This program is part of the AAMI's Juneteenth Commemoration. To see our full list of sponsors and all planned events, visit: www.blackiowa.org/Juneteenth. -- Michelle Edwards was born in Texas but grew up in Iowa. She has three […]
Join the AAMI for a showing of "Decolonizing Mental Health" at the Cedar Rapids Public Library. Doors open at 5:45 PM. Showing begins at 6:00 PM. A facilitated discussion led by Anne Harris Carter will immediately follow the screening. This screening is part of the AAMI's Juneteenth Commemoration. To see our full list of sponsors […]
dwb (driving while black) is a new opera from composer Susan Kander and librettist Roberta Gumbel. This piece is montage of poetic and haunting moments examining the trials and triumphs Black mothers experience as their children come of age in a society plagued by racism and inequality (runtime: 45 min). Tickets are free but reservations […]
Join the AAMI for our annual Juneteenth Festival! Bring your family out to commemorate this important holiday and enjoy a variety of live performances from talented local artists. This program is part of the AAMI's Juneteenth Commemoration. To see our full list of sponsors and all planned events, visit: www.blackiowa.org/Juneteenth Our Juneteenth Celebration returns to […]
In celebration of AAMI's 30th anniversary and as part of our annual Juneteenth Commemoration, the AAMI conducted an interview with Dr. Ashley Howard and founders of the 1619 Freedom School, including Nikole Hannah-Jones. Watch as Dr. Howard, Professor of History and African American Studies at the University of Iowa, discusses the founding ideology and future […]
Experience AAMI's traveling exhibit, Iowa Roots, Global Impact: The Life and Legacy of George Washington Carver at the Cedar Rapids Public Library (downtown) through June 30. Gain insight into the life of acclaimed scientist George Washington Carver. Follow along from his days as a student at Simpson College and Iowa State University to his groundbreaking […]
