Racist Memorabilia Exhibit confronts Iowa Black history
The African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids examines Black Americana objects from 1850 to 1950 including Mammy salt shakers and Aunt Jemima imagery. Curator Felicitie Wolfe says the exhibit reveals deep rooted stereotypes and their modern impact, noting recent rebrandings and ongoing visibility in advertising.
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Exhibit on Racist Imagery Opens at African American Museum
An exhibit at the African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids runs noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday through Aug. 16 with $8 adults $5 students free for under 5. Curator Wolfe discusses intergenerational trauma and nostalgia tied to racist memorabilia.
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