150th birth year celebration of the MAHATMA
Chicago, IL
18-19 October 2019
Gandhi 150: The Legacy of Peace
Bringing the descendants of history’s greatest peace leaders to Chicago to honor Gandhi's 150 birth anniversary through the experiences of their patriarchs, the people and the movements they represent.
We have the pleasure of hosting
Ela Gandhi, granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi,
Maki Mandela, daughter of Nelson Mandela and
Anthony Chavez, grandson of Cesar Chavez
Santita Jackson, daughter of Rev. Jesse Jackson
along with Che 'Rhymefest' Smith
Field Museum, Chicago, IL
18 October 2019
06:30 pm
Kasturba / Gandhi
Play
A play which is deeply feminist where Kasturba, the wife of Gandhi is revealed as a woman ahead of her times.
Metea Valley High School, Aurora, IL
19 October, 2019
02:00 pm
800
2 hr
6
People
Duration
Speakers
Speakers
18 October 2019
Proud to bring inspirational speakers from across the globe who will be sharing the same platform for the first time.
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Sponsors
India Development Service, WBEZ Chicago, The Gandhi Commemorative Stamp Initiative, and United For Peace are bringing descendants of history's greatest peace leaders to Chicago.
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