Artificial Intelligence (AI) often conjures up images of objective, all-knowing robots. However, AI is deeply subjective, reflecting the biases of the humans who make it. Join Dylan Baker, an engineer and researcher at the Distributed AI Research (DAIR) Institute, for a discussion on how AI works, and its impacts in our day-to-day lives.
In the historically white–dominated field of architecture, Black architects have created some of Seattle's most important landmarks and continue to change the industry. Their work is grounded in guiding principles of community-centered design and empowering underserved communities. Join three generations of Black architects in the Pacific Northwest for a discussion on their work, inspirations, challenges, and hopes for the next generation.
From family homes to buildings for iconic cultural organizations, Black architects' work shapes Seattle's landscape. Their incorporation of community oriented development principals benefits city neighborhoods. Learn about Black architects' contributions to critical infrastructure changes, including the City of Seattle Comprehensive Plan, and visions for the future of Seattle’s built environments.
Grandmothers Against Gun Violence, committed to racial justice, works to protect and support all communities. We strive to strengthen gun violence prevention and to address social inequities.
Feel the of joy of giving back and make a gift to MOHAI this #GivingTuesday. Join millions of people throughout the world, nation, and the Puget Sound in making an invaluable impact. Your gift will ensure that MOHAI can continue to celebrate our region's history through artifact preservation, inclusive and engaging public programming, and dynamic and inspiring exhibitions for many more years to come.
Join representatives from the Black Heritage Society of Washington State, the Wing Luke Museum, and the Washington State Jewish Historical Society to hear about their collaboration for Confronting Hate Together, inspired by the 1937-1952 American Jewish Committee campaign to fight bigotry. Learn about the Confronting Hate Together exhibition and campaign, bystander intervention strategies, and make your own poster led by Vivid Matter Collective artists.
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Learn the strategies for cross-cultural organizing that led to their success and how this can be applied to liberation struggles today. Join University of Washington Professor Marc Arsell Robinson, author of Washington State Rising: Black Power on Campus in the Pacific Northwest, to understand how solidarity spread across camps and beyond.
Founded in 1987, the People of Color Against AIDS Network (POCAAN) is one of the nation's first HIV/AIDS organizations centering communities of color. Today, almost 40 years later, POCAAN has grown to house 13 programs addressing how substance misuse, incarceration, homelessness, sexually transmitted diseases, racism, sexism, transphobia, and homophobia contribute to community marginalization and health disparities. Join the POCAAN team to learn about POCAAN's past, present, and future.
One in four Americans have a disability, yet the history of disability activism is often underrepresented. The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Historic Preservation program is creating a first-of-its-kind historic context study about disability activism. Come and learn from community members as they reflect on their experiences in the continued fight for disability rights.
Join MOHAI to honor the 25th anniversary of the 1999 WTO protests in Seattle and to celebrate the new exhibit, Teamsters, Turtles, and Beyond: The Legacy of the Seattle WTO Protests. Enjoy remarks from protest veterans at 1pm and drop-in crafts from 12-3pm.
The Battle of Seattle resonated around the world, changing the conversation about the rules of global trade. The five days of street protests reshaped Seattle politics and the city's reputation. Join guest curator, Professor James Gregory, filmmaker Jill Freidberg, and Washington Fair Trade Coalition Director Julie Bouanna for a discussion and analysis of the protests and its impacts, 25 years later.