A special exhibit up through mid-September explores racial stereotypes and caricatures in their historic context.

The African American Museum of Iowa in southeast Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread.

The African American Museum of Iowa is hosting its annual Juneteenth Festival in Cedar Rapids on Saturday. Jacqueline Hunter, the museum’s executive director, says it’s an event designed ...

The Association of African American Museums (AAAM) conference is in the Lowcountry this week, as they emphasize the ...

Melissa Porter, African American Museum of Iowa Jun. 25, 2025 2:30 pm Artist Jean Berry speaks about her work and upbringing during an interview at the Washington Public Library in 2022.

DES MOINES, Iowa – The Iowa African-American Hall of Fame will induct four new members in November. Founded in 1995 in Des Moines, the IAAHF recognizes the outstanding achievements of ...

Mr. Trump’s order criticized the African American Museum for a graphic posted online in May 2020 that referred to “hard work,” “individualism” and “the nuclear family” as part of ...

DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Iowa African-American Hall of Fame will induct three new members in August. Founded in 1995 in Des Moines, the IAAHF recognizes the outstanding achievements of ...