• Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group – Pages of Power Book Drive 

    Mainframe Studios 900 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA

    Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group - Pages of Power Book Drive 8 am-11 am Every Saturday in February, Room #117, Mainframe Studios, 900 Keo Way, Des Moines. Donate a book by or about Black people to the reading room, which is open to the public.

    Free
  • Black History Heroes Artwork for Teens

    Iowa City Publc Library 123 South Linn St, Iowa City, IA

    Help us bring our Black History month vision to life by adding our design celebrating Black excellence on to the Koza Teen Space windows. Teens are welcome to help out with this anytime the Teen Space is open before February 7th. All supplies will be provided, registration is not required. If you need disability-related accommodations […]

  • 2nd Annual Black History Ball

    Iowa City Senior Center 28 S Linn St, Iowa City, IA

    IOWA CITY, Iowa — The Iowa City Senior Center's (ICSC) Original Mature Groovers will hold the second annual Black History Ball in celebration of Black History Month. This year's ball will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 7 - 11 p.m. at the Iowa City Senior Center. With a theme of the Elegance of the Harlem Renaissance, the night will […]

    $60
  • Black History Month Watch Party – Telling Our Own Story

    Forest Ave Library 1326 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA

    Program Type: Educational, Movies Age Group: All Ages Program Description Event Details In celebration of Black History Month, please join us every Wednesday in February as we host a watch party, viewing Iowa PBS' Telling Our Own Story.  This collection of four short films features four Black Iowa filmmakers as they examine issues and give insight on […]

    Free
  • Exhibition Opening – It’s a fine thing

    Stanley Museum of Art 160 West Burlington St, Iowa City, IA, United States

    Join us for the opening of the exhibition, it's a fine thing This exhibition explores the rich and often overlooked landscape of the Black Midwest, challenging conventional narratives and celebrating the resilience and creativity of Black Midwestern artists. Program begins at 6 p.m. with opening remarks, followed by refreshments and music. Event concludes at 8 p.m.

    Free
  • Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group – Pages of Power Book Drive 

    Mainframe Studios 900 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA

    Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group - Pages of Power Book Drive 8 am-11 am Every Saturday in February, Room #117, Mainframe Studios, 900 Keo Way, Des Moines. Donate a book by or about Black people to the reading room, which is open to the public.

    Free
  • Harmony & Heritage Drag Brunch- Celebrating Black History Month

    The Garden ATM, 525 E Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA

    A buffet-style drag brunch with unlimited Mimosa/Bloody Mary offerings available for purchase at the venue. The East Village Drag Brunch presented by The Garden has gone viral on more than one occasion. This is a buffet-style drag brunch with the option to add on unlimted Mimosas or Bloody Mary drinks! Don't want unlimited drinks? No worries! […]

    $35
  • Brunch & History with Bishop Madai Taylor: Unveiling Our Roots

    Oleson Park Event Center 1317 Oleson Park Ave, Fort Dodge, IA

    Brunch and History with Bishop Madai Taylor -Unveiling Our Roots Free 11:30 a.m. to 1:00p.m. 2/15/25 Oleson Park Event Center Free food. Good will offering. Fort Dodge

    Free
  • Allen Lincoln Douglas Historic Banquet

    Westminster Presbyterian Church 1285 3rd Avenue Southeast, Cedar Rapids, IA

    Historic Bethel AME Church and Allen Lincoln Douglas Project Presents "We Are Still Standing.....We Are Not Going Back..." Date: Saturday, February 15, 12 to 2p.m.   By Historic Bethel AME Church Cedar Rapids location: Westminster Presbyterian Church 1285 3rd Avenue Southeast Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Historic Banquet and Community Forum with community and regional leadership encouraging renewal, […]

    $60