Spring Spotlight: Extended Hours
Enjoy extended gallery hours Thursdays in May. Stick around for a free program at 6:30 PM: May 16: The Des Moines Black Panther Party May 23: Mapping Exclusion May 30: George Washington Carver
Events for December 7, 2024 - October 5, 2024
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Mapping Exclusion Program (AAMI)
African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United StatesJoin AAMI Museum Educator at the newly re-opened AAMI building for a free presentation, "Mapping Exclusion: Redlining in Iowa". Redlining is the systematic denial of various services by federal and local government agencies and the private sector to residents of specific neighborhoods. Black populations in seven Iowa cities -Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Sioux City, Dubuque, […]
Free
Spring Spotlight: Extended Hours
Enjoy extended gallery hours Thursdays in May. Stick around for a free program at 6:30 PM: May 16: The Des Moines Black Panther Party May 23: Mapping Exclusion May 30: George Washington Carver
George Washington Carver Program (AAMI)
African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United StatesJoin AAMI Museum Educator at the newly re-opened AAMI building for a free presentation on George Washington Carver It's no secret that Iowa loves farmers-- and one of the most influential minds of agriculture has roots here, too! Explore how George Washington Carver's incredible work on peanuts and other crops during his time at Iowa State University […]
Free
Conscious Cash: Family Financial Literacy
African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United StatesDesigned with human nature and habitual tendencies in mind for maximum impact, this two-part* series will provide: Solutions and preventative strategies Ways to avoid financial pitfalls Elevation and equipping tools Coach Marlon Ewing of Ewing Financial Coaching & Equity, LLC will equip families with the tools needed to take control of their own financial narrative. […]
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Taking Care of Me!
African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United StatesJoin Women in the NAACP and the African American Museum of Iowa for a women's workshop. Experience women sharing insights for strengthening our mental, physical and financial well-being. Speakers include Erica Bernard, MSN, RN, Doris Agyemang, Executive Director of Yenko, and Shamara L. Humbles, Consumer Compliance Manager. Register for free to let us know you're […]
Free
Juneteenth Commemoration: Festival at NewBo City Market
NewBo City Market 1100 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Juneteenth Commemoration: $1 Admission
Enjoy $1 admission to the AAMI's galleries! 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
Black Agriculture & Farming Series #3 at AAMI
African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United StatesJoin the African American Museum of Iowa for a three-part series on Black agriculture and farming. Part three will focus on S.96 – Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2023 with presenter Dr. Negus Rudison-Imhotep. This program will be held at the African American Museum of Iowa on Sunday, June 16 at 1pm. Dr. Rudison-Imhotep earned […]
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Author Talk and Book Signing
African American Museum of Iowa 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids , IA, United StatesJoin authors Rachelle Chase (Buxton) & Jim Tillman (Sioux City) for a presentation from their books and an opportunity to get a signed copy. 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
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