The African American Museum of Iowa is excited to continue our partnership with the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art (CRMA) as part of the Power and Impact exhibition! Join us to learn about Black genealogical research with Roots to Branches genealogist Ricki King, and hear about how her research inspired artist Jill Wells to create […]
Join the AAMI Museum Educator at the Ames Public Library for a presentation, Behind the Beat. This presentation uses music to explore African American history, from the African beats to the jazz of the Harlem Renaissance to the popular music of the Civil Rights movement. The influences of traditional African music can be seen in […]
Join the AAMI Museum Educator at the Waterloo Public Library for a presentation on the Des Moines Black Panthers. Explore how Iowa was impacted by the Black Panther Party with this new adult program! Des Moines serves as a great example of the long struggle for racial justice that led to the growth of the […]
The AAMI is excited to partner with W.I.N. (Women in the NAACP) for Black History Month story times at local public libraries. W.I.N. members will read the book Kenya’s Art by Linda Trace and lead a craft activity at this program. This program is best suited for ages 8 and under.
The AAMI is excited to partner with Hidden Heritage's Reginald Green to uncover the history of the Algona Brownies, one of Iowa's most successful Negro League baseball teams. Join us at Whipple Auditorium at the downtown Cedar Rapids library for a 30-minute documentary film screening, followed by a discussion about the impact of the Brownies […]
On February 27, 2024, the African American Museum of Iowa (AAMI) will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the multi-million dollar renovation that closed the Museum to the public for over a year. Renovations to the building included a modern and welcoming new entrance, expanded lobby, new roof, sprinkler system as well as […]
Join AAMI Museum Educator at Clarke University in Dubuque for our "More Than Just a Game" presentation. The program will be held in the Jansen Music Hall, located inside of Wahlert Atrium. Click here for a map of Clarke University. Iowa’s athletes have long impacted their teams, communities, and the sports they played, but African […]
Join the AAMI and Kirkwood Community College for Black Women Walking at the Ballantyne Auditorium. Following the 1.5 hour performance, the audience is invited stay for a talk back with the cast. Black Women Walking is an award-winning, breathtaking theatrical production that combines monologues, movement, music, and multimedia to bring to life the stories of […]
Join the AAMI and Kirkwood Community College for Black Women Walking at the Ballantyne Auditorium. Following the 1.5 hour performance, the audience is invited stay for a talk back with the cast. Black Women Walking is an award-winning, breathtaking theatrical production that combines monologues, movement, music, and multimedia to bring to life the stories of […]
Join the AAMI for our brand-new book club, Book Club 802. This month we will be reading Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar. We'll be meeting to discuss the book on March 5 from 6:30 - 7:30PM at Dragonfly Books in Decorah. This book is […]
