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Events Calendar

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

	October 2019
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	1	2	3 2019 History Makers Gala 2019 History Makers Gala October 3, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm The Hotel at Kirkwood Center, 7725 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA Join the African American Museum of Iowa to honor African Americans who’ve made an indelible impact as a trailblazer, change agent, legacy maker or role model in their communities. The AAMI’s only fundraiser, the annual History Makers Gala attracts guests from all over Iowa. Proceeds benefit the AAMI’s efforts to carry out its mission to preserve, exhibit, and teach the African American heritage of Iowa. Please contact bkim@blackiowa.org with questions. See more details •	4	5	6
7	8 Underground Railroad Presentation Underground Railroad Presentation October 8, 2019 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm African American Museum Of Iowa, 55 12th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA https://blackiowa.org/event/the-underground-railroad/ See more details •	9	10 The Uncomfortable Truth: The History of Racism in America The Uncomfortable Truth: The History of Racism in America October 10, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA Free, Doors open at 5p, Screening begins at 5:30 Followed by Q&A session moderated by Jorel Robinson, Community Organizer and City Council Candidate. https://blackiowa.org/event/uncomfortable-truth-the-history-of-racism-in-america-doc/ See more details •	11 Ray Blue, sponsored by the African American Museum Ray Blue, sponsored by the African American Museum October 11, 2019 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm African American Museum Jazz & Blues Concert $12 in advance / $15 at the door Doors open at 6:30pm with cash bar See more details •	12	13
14	15	16	17 Broken on All Sides: Race, Mass Incarceration and New Visions for Criminal Justice Broken on All Sides: Race, Mass Incarceration and New Visions for Criminal Justice October 17, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA Free, Doors open at 5p, Screening starts at 5:30p. Followed by Q&A session moderated by Dr. Ruth White, Executive Director of The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success. https://blackiowa.org/event/broken-on-all-sides/ See more details •	18	19	20
21 Warsh Warsh October 21, 2019 10:35 am - 11:05 am See more details •	22	23	24 Warsh Warsh October 24, 2019 10:35 am - 11:05 am See more details Great White Hoax: Donald Trump and the Politics of Race and Class in America Great White Hoax: Donald Trump and the Politics of Race and Class in America October 24, 2019 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Cedar Rapids Public Library, 450 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA Free, Doors open at 5p, Screening begins at 5:30. Followed by Q&A session moderated by Anthony Arrington, Managing Partner at Top Rank Solutions. https://blackiowa.org/event/great-white-hoax/ See more details • •	25	26	27
28 Warsh Warsh October 28, 2019 10:35 am - 11:05 am See more details AAAP McKinley AAAP McKinley October 28, 2019 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm See more details Monthly Board Meeting Monthly Board Meeting October 28, 2019 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	31 Warsh Warsh October 31, 2019 10:35 am - 11:05 am See more details ASPS with Noreen ASPS with Noreen October 31, 2019 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm See more details • •

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

October 2019

Honoree: Rodrick Dooley