Join us on August 6th for a special program commemorating the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 following our Freedom Day celebration. Dr. Terry Scott, noted historian and educator, will provide a lecture reflecting on the legacy of the Voting Rights Act and its pivotal place in the civil rights movement. Following the lecture, Dr. Scott will be joined in conversation by Charles Mauldin, civil rights leader and foot soldier of the Selma to Montgomery marches, and Brandon Bird, CEO of NAAM for a dialogue exploring how the courage and sacrifice of those who marched from Selma continue to resonate today.
- Seattle,
- WA
- Community Focus: African, Black American
- Historical Society
The Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) is housed in the historic Colman School building (built in 1909) which overlooks a beautiful, sprawling green park, named after rock legend, Jimi Hendrix, in the heart of Seattle’s Central District. See ongoing virtual series: Historians on Hope. Each week, NAAM features words of hope from notable African American historians in our #HistoriansOnHope virtual series. We invite you to share these graphics on your favorite social media platforms. Be sure to tag us at @naamnw!
