Events

February is Black History Month. We'll look through the lenses of history, literature, music and art to both remember and celebrate Black History and achievement.

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Mezzanine Room
Free to Attend

https://blackiowa.org/event/who-was-a-story-time-rosa-parks/

African American Museum is partnering with the Cedar Rapids Public Library for a children’s story program based on the Who Was series of biographies. These sessions will feature a reading of a Who Was biography and a hands-on activity to connect kids to the inspiring life of each story time’s subject. Join us on the second Saturday of each month to celebrate important historical and contemporary African Americans. Over the span of the entire year, there will be creative projects, musical activities and more. This program is most beneficial for children between the ages of 6-12 years old. All are welcome.

Rosa Parks was born on February 4, and to celebrate her legacy, we will be reading Who Was Rosa Parks? and engaging in an activity that will teach children about the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the values of being a good neighbor.

This event is sponsored by The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success.

https://events.crlibrary.org/event/3498940

Free to Attend

Iowa’s athletes have long impacted their teams, communities, and the sports they played, but African Americans did so while facing off against more than just the opposing team. They fought for the right to equal treatment on and off the field. Highlighting people such as Iowan and Olympian Thomas Hill, Drake University athlete Johnny Bright and his affect on the football helmet, and members of the Buxton Wonders, Iowa’s Negro Leagues team, this program is perfect for sports enthusiasts, history buffs, and the general public.

This program will take place in Meeting Room A at the Iowa City Public Library. Food and beverages will be provided.

https://blackiowa.org/event/more-than-just-a-game-4/

Free to Attend

The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. The AAMI will participate in this project with panel discussions that will feature a variety of community voices, in many cases Cedar Rapids/Eastern Iowa’s own experts on topics being discussed – topics like incarceration, music, democracy, and more.

At our first panel discussion, we plan to focus on the relationships between black history and music. Join us to kick off this new series!

https://blackiowa.org/event/1619-project-music/

Free to Attend.

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The Southeast Regional Hub is partnering with local community leaders and educators to host an engaging festival to expose students to the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Exhibitors from throughout the region will spark student and parent interest with hands-on learning activities ranging from robotics and healthcare simulations to magnetism and wind energy.

This free, hands-on event is open to preK-12 children and their families.

African American Museum is partnering with Lion Bridge Brewing Company to host a soul food celebration and program in honor of Black History Month.

Dr. Kelly Sharp, Professor of Africana Studies and History at Luther College will be speaking at 6pm about the history is soul food and the Museum’s current exhibit “Untangling The Roots”

Your $30 ticket includes a platter of soul food prepared by our friends at Vivian’s Soul Food and a beverage of your choice. It also includes tax and gratuity.

The regular Lion Bridge menu will also be available if you wish to join us but just order a la carte. Ticket sales for the soul food dinner end on 2/17.

Buy Tickets Here

Free to attend. 

Join Dennis McPartland and his jazz ensemble for The History of Jazz - From Blues and New Orleans Swing to today. 

https://events.crlibrary.org/event/3824713

Attached Press Release has all the details needed. 

Concert in Iowa City - Fri, Feb 21st - open to the public with a free-will donation.
Dinner & Concert Fundraiser in Cedar Rapids - Sat, Feb 29th - $20/$35