10/08/2026
Tonight is the AAMI's annual History Makers Celebration and we want to thank our emcee for the event, Jennifar Bassett. A native of Cedar Rapids, Bassett brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in operations and project management. Her background includes overseeing complex operations and capital projects within the construction and maintenance space. Bassett’s experience spans strategic planning, vendor and stakeholder coordination, budget oversight, and operational execution—skills that directly support her current role as Program Manager for Downtown Cedar Rapids.
We also want to extend a special thank you to local artist and activist, Slayton Thompson who will be leading a rendition of "Lift Every Voice and Sing!"
We are grateful for everyone who has purchased tickets for this SOLD OUT event. If you were unable to get a seat, but would still like to support the AAMI and our mission to preserve, exhibit, and teach Iowa's African American hertiage, you can learn more at blackiowa.org/support.
Learn more about the History Makers event, our incredible honorees, the sponsors who made this event possible, and more at blackiowa.org/hmc.
