DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 21, 2025) — Azubuike African American Council for the Arts, in collaboration with the Davenport Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc and the Figge Art Museum, proudly presents a special screening of Keepers of the Flame, a powerful short film that explores the historical contributions of Black women to the Women’s Suffrage Movement.

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (May 20, 2024) — We are thrilled to announce the return of the Pulling Focus African American Film Festival of the Quad Cities for its second year. Join us from June 6-9, 2024, as we celebrate the rich and diverse narratives of the Black Diaspora through the art of film. The festival will kick off with an opening ceremony and filmmaker meet-and-greet on June 6 at The Last Picture House in Davenport.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (September 21, 2023) — Azubuike African American Council for the Arts is proud to announce its selection as one of the eleven Iowa arts, culture, history, and humanities organizations chosen to participate in the esteemed Iowa Culture Leadership Cohort program. The State Historical Society of Iowa and the Iowa Arts Council jointly administer this exciting opportunity.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (June 5, 2023) — The inaugural Pulling Focus African American Film Festival of the Quad Cities will showcase 35 exceptional films over two enriching days, June 16-17, 2023. The event, hosted by the Azubuike African American Council for the Arts, aims to amplify Black voices from the Black Diaspora and celebrate the power of Black cinema.