Articles Tagged: African American Museum of Iowa

The African American Museum of Iowa will unveil a new exhibit, “Rooted: Labor, Land, & Legacy” on Oct. 17. This exhibit celebrates the role farming plays in Black resiliency and activism.

The event will highlight the achievements of honorees Dr. Michael Blackwell of Cedar Falls, Renee Dunn of Dubuque, Ricki King of Windsor Heights and Nolden Gentry of Des Moines.

The free admission days supported by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.

A new weeklong summer learning program called Freedom School at the African American Museum of Iowa aims to immerse middle school students in history, civic responsibility and leadership this month.

Award-winning independent filmmaker S. Torriano Berry will host a retrospective exhibit featuring his work as an independent filmmaker and a silent auction of art by his mother, Jean Berry, at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 27, at CSPS Hall.

The annual celebration of Juneteenth included informational booths for nonprofits and organizations, live music, a talent show, family activities and vendor booths.

Jacqueline Hunter assumed her role as executive director of the African American Museum of Iowa this month. She brings with her years of experience in education and community engagement.

Called “Black Memorabilia” and “Black Americana” at times, blackface characters and apparel have had a long run in America. Now, the African American Museum is confronting their legacy head-on.

The museum originated with members of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Cedar Rapids in the 1990s.

Jacqueline Hunter has been museum educator at the African American Museum of Iowa since August. She will begin her new role as executive director March 3.

Executive director discusses her journey in Cedar Rapids and looks ahead to a new position in Pennsylvania.

Cassell, who saw the African American Museum of Iowa through a multimillion-dollar expansion and renovation, is leaving to join Voices Underground in Pennsylvania.

Eighteen months and $5 million later, the museum is reopening to the public with a celebration that will showcase the museum’s exhibits, both new and returning.

A ribbon cutting Tuesday marked the anticipated reopening of not just a new building, but a new vision for the African American Museum of Iowa as it expands its statewide presence.

African American Museum turns to Cedar Rapids Museum of art for gallery space