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SUMMARY:Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Bethel AME/East Union Mennonite-Unity in the Community Celebration \n“WORDS THAT SET US FREE” \nMonday\, January 20\, 2025 – 2:00 P.M. \nBethel African Methodist Episcopal Church \n411 South Governor Street\, Iowa City\, Iowa \nSpeakers: Dr. Venise Berry\, “Words that Set Us Free” \nMusical Selections: Bethel A.M.E. Choir\, East Union Mennonite Choir \nand much more………..
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LOCATION:Bethel AME Church\, 411 S. Governor St.\, Iowa City\, United States
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE - 45th Annual Mid Year Conference and Gertrude Rush Awards Gala
DESCRIPTION:100 Years Strong! Celebrate the National Bar Association’s centennial with us March 20-23\, 2025\, in Des Moines\, Iowa—the birthplace of the NBA.\nJoin us for the 45th Annual Mid-Year Conference and the prestigious Gertrude E. Rush Awards Gala as we honor trailblazing civil rights leaders Gertrude E. Rush and Heman Sweatt.\nBe part of this historic celebration of justice\, leadership\, and legacy.
URL:https://blackiowanews.com/event/45th-annual-mid-year-conference-and-gertrude-rush-awards-gala-2/
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SUMMARY:African American Museum of Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a vibrant celebration of diverse cultural expressions\, blending the world of anime and cosplay with the rich history and contributions of African Americans in the arts. Come dressed in your favorite cosplay fashions. Hear from  Basi Affia\, author and founder/owner of Sensiil Studios. “Sensiil Studios is a space where Pan African people can see themselves in the future\, and see that they have a future\, by producing stories with black lead characters.” Learn more about Basi Affia and Sensiil Studios here.\n—\nThis free program is part of the recurring AAMI series\, Not a Monolith. Join us on the third Saturday of each month for this series\, dedicated to exploring the diverse experiences\, interests\, and perspectives of Black individuals. Save the date for next month as we discuss Afro-Futurism (February 15 @ 4:00 PM).
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LOCATION:African American Museum of Iowa\, 55 12th Ave SE\, Cedar Rapids\, IA\, United States
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