Juneteenth celebration begins Friday, June 15th at the African American Museum of Iowa, and wraps up Saturday the 16th, with a party at Viola Gibson Park. Friday enjoy: -$1 admission at the Museum, all day -Cedar Rapids Civil Rights traveling exhibit, all day FREE -Dr. Brie Swenson-Arnold presentation and refreshments "The Emma Oliphant Story" at […]
Join us Friday, June 15th at the AAMI at 7pm for Dr. Brie Swenson Arnold, Associate Professor of History at Coe College, and her presentation of the inspiring story of Emma Oliphant, along with six other African American women who challenged racial segregation in woman's factory work in Cedar Rapids in the 1890's. This event […]
Join us on June 15 at Viola Gibson Park in Cedar Rapids! This free event will have entertainment and activities for people of all ages. Full details are available on our Juneteenth page.
From the Organizer: THIS IS A FUNDRAISER for the African American Museum of Iowa! Questions will celebrate Juneteenth and Black accomplishments in American history and popular culture (three will be dedicated film, television, sports, and music rounds). SUGGESTED DONATION: $10/player PRE-REGISTRATION (Free!!!!) (cut-off is approximately 15 minutes before the show): https://tinyurl.com/ABEOJPR YOUR UNIQUE LINK/PASSCODE WILL […]
