The African American Museum of Iowa will present a special documentary series in October at the Downtown Library.
October 10 - The Uncomfortable Truth: The History of Racism in America
Presented by Jorel Robinson, Community Organizer and City Council Candidate
October 17 - Broken on All Sides: Race, Mass Incarceration and New Visions for Criminal Justice
Presented by Dr. Ruth White, Executive Director of The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success.
October 24 - Great White Hoax: Donald Trump and the Politics of Race and Class in America
Presented by Anthony Arrington, Managing Partner at Top Rank Solutions
Each screening session will feature an introduction, the film screening, and a facilitated discussion with Q&A.
The Downtown Library is located at 450 5th Avenue SE, in the heart of Downtown Cedar Rapids. It is a 94,000 square foot building with a variety of civic spaces and a vibrant collection of library materials. Special features of this location are the Whipple Auditorium, a 200 seat auditorium overlooking Greene Square; and the LivingLearning Roof, a green roof with public seating and space to hold special events. Roasters Café is located in the Downtown Library, providing a full service coffee shop for visitors, as well as catering for meetings and special events.