About this Event
ARTS at King Street Station invites community to a special opening celebration to commemorate 1619: Resistance/Resilience/Remembrance/Liberation, an exhibition by Mr. Delbert Richardson. The opening celebration will feature remarks, tours with Mr. Delbert Richardson, and opportunities to and engage and connect with his work.
All events are free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Please RSVP in advance.
*Please note: 1619: Resistance/Resilience/Remembrance/Liberation may contain works that some visitors could find upsetting. Please connect with a visitor services staff member for more information and references.
About the Exhibit:
In , national award-winning storyteller Mr. Delbert Richardson invites community to experience a chronological journey through Mother Africa, American Chattel Slavery, Jim Crow Era, and Still We Rise: African American inventors and inventions.
1619: Resistance/Resilience/Remembrance/Liberation depicts themes to highlight the assets of African people in Africa and African people of the Diaspora. The primary focus of Mr. Richardson’s exhibition is to create a healthy space for difficult and healing conversations. The exhibit is open at ARTS at King Street Station from November 16, 2021 - January 15, 2022.
About Mr. Delbert Richardson:
Delbert Richardson is the Founder and Curator of the American History Traveling Museum: The Unspoken Truths. The Museum chronicles the rich history of Africans in Africa prior to American Chattel Slavery, the experiences and impact of American Chattel Slavery and of the Jim Crow Era, while also detailing the many contributions African Americans have had on scientific, cultural, and technological inventions/innovations in the U.S. and the world.
Learn more about the exhibit: https://www.seattle.gov/arts/experience/galleries/arts-at-king-street-station-gallery
COVID Safety:
In accordance with King County's vaccination verification guidance, people ages 12 and older will be required to show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result to enter. Masks are required, regardless of vaccination status.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
ARTS at King Street Station, 303 S. Jackson Street, Seattle, United States
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