Voices Inspiring Progress

Since 1993, the African American Museum of Iowa has served as the statewide voice for black history and culture. Now, we have an opportunity to amplify this voice.

As the city of Cedar Rapids updates its current flood control system, we have an opportunity to make other, necessary changes to both the interior and the exterior of the Museum while growing our endowment. These changes represent a chance to solidify the AAMI’s place in the future of our state. We need your support. We invite you to be a voice inspiring progress and join us as we raise $5M for these necessary projects (and stretching ourselves to raise an additional $1M to support our endowment). Make a gift today to show your support for AAMI and its mission to share black history and culture.

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African American Museum of Iowa
55 12th Ave SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

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Voices Inspiring Progress Donors

Join an incredible group of donors who have already added their voice to our mission!

City of Cedar Rapids – $1,070,000

Hall-Perrine Foundation – $750,000

Roy J Carver Charitable Trust – $200,000

Transamerica – $100,000

Alliant Energy Foundation – $50,000

Collins Community Credit Union – $50,000

GreenState Foundation – $50,000

Unity Point Health St. Luke’s Hospital – $30,000

Bankers Trust – $25,000

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Voices Inspiring Progress in the News

African American Museum of Iowa Brings National Attention to Iowa

The AAMI’s renovation plans were mentioned on an episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers. Watch the clip here. Seth Meyers’ and comedian Amber Ruffin’s joke, although played for laughs, helped share the AAMI’s campaign with a wide audience with more than 337k views online alone. Explore additional coverage here.

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African American Museum of Iowa Plans $5M Renovation Project

CEDAR RAPIDS — A $5 million renovation project prompted by construction of the city’s flood control system will change the face of Iowa’s only African American museum as it launches a vision for a bigger statewide presence…. (Continue reading)

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