The Stanley Museum of Art will launch its National Endowment for the Arts Big Read program on Jan. 20, 2025, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This event features a community wide reading of the novel Beloved by Toni Morrison. Pick up a free copy of Beloved at 12 pickup locations across Iowa City between Jan. 20 and Feb. 12, 2025.  Register here to pickup a free copy: https://uiowa.doubleknot.com/event/nea-big-reads-beloved-by-toni-morriso... An email confirmation must be presented to claim a book...

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. Learn more: https://stanleymuseum.uiowa.edu/its-a-fine-thing it’s a fine thing is generously supported by the Terra Foundation...

It’s time to mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Black in Business Networking Dinner! This event caps off Tippie's celebration of Black History Month and this year were we are also excited to highlight the contributions of women to business and contemporary society. This event features amazing guest speakers and FREE professionally catered dinner, appetizers, and mocktails. Doors open with a mocktail hour and guided networking where UI students, High School students and over 50 invited Industry Professionals can casually meet each other before being seated at a table for the formal dinner and remarks. Attendance at this event is limited due to only having 200 available seats. Reach out to a BIB Team right away to gain access to this invitation-only and RSVP-only signature event! For more information and to inquire about RSVP'ing, please email Tevin Robbins at tevin-robbins@uiowa.edu.