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Event History

The Academy hosts an annual Tribute and fundraising event. Since 2007, The Academy has invited the community to enjoy dinner, a silent auction, and to honor an African American community member whose contributions have supported Academy principles.

1989
The Academy begins
1990 - 2006
The Academy is housed at Kirkwood Community College
2002 - 2012
Akwi Nji directs The Academy Summer Program
2007
First fundraiser "roasts" community icon Dr. Percy Harris
2007
The Academy expansion begins
2008
The flood forces The Academy to relocate to Washington High School
2008
Honoree: Carter Bradshaw (Posthumously)
2009
The Academy relocates to Mount Mercy University
2009
Honoree: Tom Moore
2010
Honoree: Pearl Gill
2011
Honoree: Lileah Harris
2012
The Academy becomes a 501c3 non-profit agency
2012 - 2015
Carole Bernard becomes director
2012
Honoree: Slayton Thompson
2013
Honoree: Rodrick Dooley
2014
The Academy celebrates 25 years and honors four Academy alums whose lives emulate Academy principles
2014
Honorees: Shamara Humbles, Todd Bernard, Chante' Thurmond, Karl Cassell
2015 - Present
Eric Thompson becomes director
2015
Honorees: Stefanie Bowers & Jason Edwards
2016
Honorees: Akwi Nji & Daniel Pledge-Johnson
2017
Honorees: LaSheila Yates, Anthony Arrington, Dr. Vincent Reid (Dr. Percy Harris Fellowship Award)
1989 - Present
Travel to places rich in African American History is an integral part of our programming

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7	8	9	10 Netflix & Chill Happy Hour—“Becoming” Documentary Discussion - Free Virtual Event Netflix & Chill Happy Hour—“Becoming” Documentary Discussion - Free Virtual Event September 10, 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Info will be emailed to you prior to event EventBrite Link Netflix & Chill Happy Hour—“Becoming” Documentary Discussion About this Event About Becoming: Join former first lady Michelle Obama in an intimate documentary looking at her life, hopes and connection with others as she tours with "Becoming." Attendees will enjoy cocktails while discussing the documentary, “Becoming” and lessons of leadership. See more details •	11	12 Seeing The Racial Water: A Virtual Half Day With Dr. Robin DiAngelo Seeing The Racial Water: A Virtual Half Day With Dr. Robin DiAngelo September 12, 2020 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm EventBrite Link A 3.5-hour workshop with Dr. Robin DiAngelo, author of White Fragility About this Event Our original half - day offering with Dr. DiAngelo is a 3.5 hour workshop that offers the bulk of her research, systemic analysis of White Supremacy, and work around Whiteness and White Fragility. Dr. DiAngelo takes participants through topics including white socialization, systemic racism and the specific ways racism manifests for white progressives. This will be a combination of lecture and structured time for personal reflection. This workshop aims to support participants in developing a comprehensive system analysis as well as the ability to identify personal complicity with the system of white supremacy. It is an excellent and powerful foundational training that presents an undeniable perspective on the systemic nature of Racism, internalized white supremacy and the need for a systemic remedy that begins with individual and collective transformation. See more details •	13
14	15	16	17	18	19 Free HBCU Facebook Live World Wide College Fair Free HBCU Facebook Live World Wide College Fair September 19, 2020 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm @Common Black College Application Facebook Group Page THE FREE HBCU BACK TO SCHOOL FACEBOOK LIVE COLLEGE FAIR 2:00PM - 5:00PM CST Students from around the world interested in attending an HBCU: 2PM - The general session featuring a celebrity performance & guest speakers (2:00 HBCU Live hosts open, 2:10 Keynote Speaker, 2:20 Celebrities, Professional Athletes, Elected Officials, CEOs will give special messages to students and parents, 2:55 HBCU Live hosts will give closing remarks and direct parents & students to sessions). 3PM - Breakout sessions with over 50 HBCU Representatives Apply to 55 HBCUs with the Common Black College Application for only $20 Some HBCUs will offer admissions and award scholarships on site. Financial Aid Workshops will be conducted by HBCU Financial Aid Professionals. Register Now on the CBCA website www.commonblackcollegeapp.com. Not able to make it to this event? There will be more: Oct 17, 2020 / Nov 14, 2020 / Feb 13, 2021 / Mar 20, 2021 / April 17, 2021 See more details •	20
21	22	23	24	25	26 Housing Resource Fair - Rescheduled Housing Resource Fair - Rescheduled September 26, 2020 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA In celebration of Money Smart week and Fair Housing Month, this event aims to provide critical financial well-being and housing resources to community members. In celebration of Money Smart Week and Fair Housing Month, co-collaborators Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission, Cedar Rapids Public Library and Horizons, A Family Service Alliance will hold the first annual “Housing Resource Fair” on Saturday, September 26th, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M at the Downtown Cedar Rapids Public Library. Various organizations, workshops, and resources focusing on financial well-being and housing will be available throughout the event. This resource fair seeks to provide information and education to all, regardless of your current housing situation. Facebook Event Page See more details •	27 Octavia E. Butler Slow Read - Free Virtual Event Octavia E. Butler Slow Read - Free Virtual Event September 27, 2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EventBrite Link Video Join us for a slow and luxurious read of Octavia E. Butler's published works About this Event Stay tuned for more information! Purchase your books: www.sistahscifi Schedule: September 27, 2020: Kindred (1979) [Optional Reading: Kindred – Graphic Adaptation by Damian Duffy and John Jennings (2018)] November 29, 2020: Wild Seed (1980) January 31, 2021: Mind of My Mind (1977) March 28, 2021: Clay’s Ark (1984) May 30, 2021: Survivor (1978) July 25, 2021: Patternmaster (1976) September 26, 2021: Dawn (1987) November 28, 2021: Adulthood Rites (1988) January 30, 2022: Imago (1989) March 27, 2022: Parable of the Sower (1993) [Optional Reading: Parable of the Sower: Graphic Adaptation, by Damian Duffy and John Jennings (2017)] May 29, 2022: Parable of the Talents (1998) [Optional Reading: Parable of the Talents: Graphic Adaptation, by Damian Duffy and John Jennings (TBC)] July 31, 2022: Bloodchild (1995) September 25, 2022: Fledgling (2005) November 27, 2022: Unexpected Stories (2014) See more details •
28 Monthly Board Meeting Monthly Board Meeting September 28, 2020 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Mount Mercy University, 1330 Elmhurst Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402, USA University Center Board Room Room 202 See more details •	29	30

Events

Events Calendar

Event History

The Academy begins

The Academy is housed at Kirkwood Community College

Akwi Nji directs The Academy Summer Program

First fundraiser "roasts" community icon Dr. Percy Harris

The Academy expansion begins

The flood forces The Academy to relocate to Washington High School

Honoree: Carter Bradshaw (Posthumously)

The Academy relocates to Mount Mercy University

Honoree: Tom Moore

Honoree: Pearl Gill

Honoree: Lileah Harris

The Academy becomes a 501c3 non-profit agency

Carole Bernard becomes director

Honoree: Slayton Thompson

Honoree: Rodrick Dooley​

The Academy celebrates 25 years and honors four Academy alums whose lives emulate Academy principles

Honorees: Shamara Humbles, Todd Bernard, Chante' Thurmond, Karl Cassell

Eric Thompson becomes director

Honorees: Stefanie Bowers & Jason Edwards

Honorees: Akwi Nji & Daniel Pledge-Johnson

Honorees: LaSheila Yates, Anthony Arrington, Dr. Vincent Reid (Dr. Percy Harris Fellowship Award)

Travel to places rich in African American History is an integral part of our programming

September 2020

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Honoree: Rodrick Dooley