In partnership with MOHAI (Museum of History & Industry), NAAM invites you to join us for a virtual dialogue on the topic of democracy in the United States. Moderator, Moni Tep and our guest, Gennette Cordova — writer and founder of the nonprofit Lorraine House — will explore the topics of voter suppression, demographics that are included and excluded from the voting process, how to sift through information on candidates, and personal reflections on their participation/non-participation, plus the historical significance of those choices. We encourage you tune in to the dialogue AND participate by submitting your own questions in Zoom. We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation.
Gennette Cordova
Gennette Cordova is a writer and founder of Lorraine House, an organization focused on empowering women through art, activism and philanthropy. Gennette does pro bono fundraising for projects that benefit underserved communities, particularly Black women, and regularly uses her platforms to amplify equity-centered causes.
About MOHAI
The Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) is a history museum in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, Washington. MOHAI is the largest private heritage organization in Washington state, maintaining a collection of nearly 4 million artifacts, photographs, and archival materials that primarily focus on Seattle and the greater Puget Sound region. A portion of this collection is on display in the museum's galleries at the historic Naval Reserve Armory in Lake Union Park. Highlights include Boeing's first commercial plane, the 1919 Boeing B-1; the Petticoat Flag, an 1856 American Flag sewn by women during the Battle of Seattle that year; and the Rainier Brewing Company's 12-foot tall neon "R" sign.
In addition to both permanent and temporary exhibits, MOHAI administers ongoing youth and adult programming, and regularly hosts public events in partnership with other community organizations, particularly within the South Lake Union neighborhood. MOHAI is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is a Smithsonian affiliate museum.