On Free First Thursday – THURS September 4th – come see MOHAI’s Mandela exhibition with CAGJ’s Director Heather Day – and then join discussion and fun over dinner nearby, at Babar Green (500 Terry Ave North)! RSVP: [email protected]As an organization dedicated to solidarity with African social movements, it’s exciting to have the opportunity to engage with such an important – and complicated – figure in African struggles for liberation. The exhibit includes a look at Seattle-based solidarity organizing to oppose apartheid: “MOHAI also highlights Mandela’s 1999 visit to Seattle and presents a look at Seattle’s role in the anti-apartheid movement, including the work of the Seattle Coalition Against Apartheid. Mandela recognized Seattle as one of the first U.S. cities to boycott South African goods.”
“Mandela: The Official Exhibition explores the life of the world’s most famous freedom fighter and political leader. His epic journey is told in a series of experiential galleries, from his rural childhood home through years of turbulent struggle against the apartheid regime, to his eventual vindication and final years as South Africa’s first democratically elected president. An immersive and interactive experience, the exhibition features previously unseen films, photos, and the display of historical artifacts and personal effects on loan from the Mandela family, museums, and archives worldwide. This unprecedented exhibition offers fresh insights into the people, places, and events that formed Nelson Mandela’s character and the challenges he faced. On view now until September 7, 2025.
Please RSVP! Free First Thursdays at MOHAI open at 5PM; we will visit the exhibit until 7PM, and then walk to dinner, join as you are able. Please RSVP to Heather, so we can make a restaurant reservation!
