Fighting for the Right to Fight: African American Experiences in WWII - Schedule of Programs and Events

January 25, 2023

Schedule of Upcoming Programs and Events

 

IAM Scholar’s Talk with Ron Abram

Saturday, February 11, 2023

2 p.m.

Ron Abram, Calvin Littlejohn’s grandson, will share some of Littlejohn’s photographs. Abram will show a wide variety of scenes from the African-American experience in North Texas. Mr. Abram manages the Littlejohn Photo Archive in association with the Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas, Austin. The Littlejohn archive is the most comprehensive photo documentation of urban Texas African-American life and culture in the post-World War II segregation era.


IAM Film Screening

Saturday, February 25, 2023

2 p.m.

Double Victory Documentary

As World War II threatened the United States, young African-Americans took a new opportunity to become military pilots. From their training in Tuskegee, Alabama and combat missions over Africa and Europe, to the continued fight for equality at home, Double Victory is the story of the Tuskegee Airmen in their own words.


IAM Film Screening

Saturday, March 4

2 p.m.

Double Victory Documentary

As World War II threatened the United States, young African-Americans took a new opportunity to become military pilots. From their training in Tuskegee, Alabama and combat missions over Africa and Europe, to the continued fight for equality at home, Double Victory is the story of the Tuskegee Airmen in their own words.


IAM Scholar’s Talk

Saturday, March 18

2 p.m.

Brigadier General Leon Johnson

Leon Johnson retired from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of brigadier general after 33 years of service.  During his AF career, General Johnson commanded a fighter squadron, fighter group, was the Vice Commander of 10th Air Force at the Joint Reserve Base in Ft. Worth, TX and served as Mobilization Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force.


December 8, 2025
Talk with Artist Jeanine Michna-Bales Rescheduled for December 13, 2025 at 1 p.m.!
December 1, 2025
Join Us at IAM for Docent-Led Tours on the First Sunday of Every Month at 2 pm! FREE ADMISSION & FREE TOUR!
November 17, 2025
Friends of the Irving Museum is excited to launch the Iconic Irving T-Shirt Fundraiser! For a donation of $35 or more, you’ll receive your very own Iconic Irving T-Shirt—a wearable piece of hometown pride. Every dollar raised goes directly toward giving the beloved Big State sign a permanent home in Heritage Park. This project preserves not just a sign, but a vital piece of Irving’s history and community identity. Click here to learn how to get yours!
November 16, 2025
KATSEYE Irving Fan Event Check out the photos from our event!
November 10, 2025
November 7, 2025
Second Saturdays at IAM! FREE Admission and FREE Activities for Everyone!
October 15, 2025
Original artwork by Irving Independent School District high school art students reflecting a message of hope and healing for those who have experienced domestic violence or know someone who has been impacted by it.
October 14, 2025
Step back in time and fall into history at Bear Creek Heritage Center!