African American Museum of Iowa

06/19/2026

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06/17/2026

We're counting down the days to our Festival! See you there this Saturday from 12-6 PM!

06/16/2026

Catch 's performance at the AAMI Festival this Saturday!

Never Dream Less Dance Squad is a youth performance team dedicated to inspiring, uplifting, and empowering young people through the art of dance. They use movement as a powerful tool to build confidence, encourage creativity, and promote teamwork, discipline and leadership. Their squad is more than a team - they're a family committed to making a positive impact in our community and beyond.

Never Dream Less will take the stage at 2:30 PM!

06/15/2026

DJ Commando will be keeping the party going throughout the day at the AAMI's Festival (Saturday, June 20 from 12-6 at the AAMI)! Enjoy music from aka Troy Williams. DJ Commando has opened for Ice Cube, Too Short Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock, & Tony Toni Tone and many more!

06/15/2026

The Gazette's Grace Nieland recently sat down with the African American Museum of Iowa's new Executive Director, Anne Harrris Carter:

CEDAR RAPIDS — For Anne Harris Carter, taking on her new position as executive director of the African American Museum of Iowa was less of a career shift and more

06/14/2026

Doris Agyemang is going to get the AAMI's Festival MOVING!

The founder of Yenko and creator of AFROFIT, Doris is originally
from Ghana. She is passionate about bringing people together through movement, wellness, and culture. At the Festival, she'll lead a high-energy AFROFIT session that combines Afrobeat rhythms and music from Black artists around the world with simple toning exercises (June 20 at 12:30 PM). Get ready to move, have fun, and celebrate community through fitness! Let's go!

06/13/2026

African American Museum of Iowa's Juneteenth Festival
Saturday, June 20 | 12-6PM | blackiowa.org/Juneteenth

06/12/2026

Stop by the AAMI's Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 20 to see multi-faceted entertainer Rahlan Kay!

Rahlan Kay not only creates HipHop music, but is also a dancer, promoter, dj, producer, and visionary. Rahlan Kay's goal when entertaining is for people to live in the moment and to enjoy life through the celebration of music. His latest releases is "Rise & Shine (Joy)" featuring Rene'e Bryant-Moore and Slayton Thompson incorporating old school, gospel and blues elements. Rahlan Kay also has a new release, the 1st installment of an EP series titled "Rahlo-Isms: 1st Thoughts" that has guest features from Anthony Hendricks (front man from the Funk Daddies, Shades of Blue) and Klazik. Rahlan Kay was the 2026 Adult Contemporary Iowa Music Award Winner 2026 and was the Fan-Voted Promoter of 2026.

Rahlan takes the stage at 4PM at the AAMI's Festival! See you there!

06/11/2026

Catch 'e Bryant Moore at the AAMI's Juneteenth Festival!

RENE'E Bryant is a gifted songwriter, soulful vocalist, author, and minister known for her powerful voice, stage presence, and heartfelt approach to worship and ministry. As an independent artist, RENE'E released her single Audience of One and recorded the live worship project The Intimate Space, which led to the Love Found Me Project and the Love Found Me "IDENTITY" Tour. Through music, workshops, revivals, and speaking engagements, she shares messages of hope, healing, and purpose. She has also been featured on national platforms including the Stellar Awards, the BET Celebration of Gospel, and the Soar Awards, along with other regional and national showcases. Above all, RENE'E is committed to using her gifts to reflect God’s love, inspire faith, and encourage others to walk confidently in their purpose and identity.

RENE'E will perform at the AAMI's Festival on Saturday, June 20 at 1:30 PM. See you there!