Visitors to the AAMI during March may have noticed something different about our doors…
Metro High School students installing door art in the AAMI lobby
The AAMI’s door art project was inspired by the decorated doors celebrating black history shared across social media in February. We decided to partner with Cedar Rapids Metro High School to decorate our doors during March both as a way to celebrate Women’s History Month and as a reminder that black history should be celebrated and taught year-round. Check out the video below to hear from the student artists then scroll down to see photos of all of their amazing works!
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About the Artists
Sophomore Tamika McQueen was also inspired by former First Lady Michelle Obama. Her door is a colorful celebration of the greatness of black women. Tamika plans to become a crisis counselor and hopes to one day collect enough books to create her own library.
This super door was created by Metro senior Stella Doss. She says that the was inspired by both her grandmothers, white and black, who worked together for equality. After high school, Stella plans to continue to pursue her love of writing and aspires to own a mechanic shop
Monteria Howard cites her grandmother as the inspiration for this door art. “I know no one stronger,” she says, and that strength is reflected in this art. Monteria is a junior at Metro High School and plans to become a registered nurse.
Markita Corbett’s door was inspired by Rosa Park’s legacy of excellence. Markita is currently a freshman at Metro High School. She plans to pursue a career in teaching.
Dynasti Trawick says that her decorated door was inspired by former First Lady Michelle Obama. The work includes the images of many other famous black leaders. Dynasti is currently a sophomore at Metro High School and plans to pursue a career as a nurse.
