Bonnie Hopper was born and raised in Seattle, Washington and is one of thirteen children. In 1987 she applied to and was accepted into the advertising art program at Seattle Community College where she studied art for two years. Although art has always played an important role in Bonnie’s life, she did not pursue her dream of becoming a professional artist until 2008 when she was commissioned to do a portrait by a friend of the family. In 2016 Bonnie began her association with Onyx Fine Arts Collective in Seattle taking part the “Truth B Told” exhibition for artist of African decent at the King Street Station where she sold several for her resin works. Since then Bonnie has had three solo exhibitions. Two at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle and the Renton Technical College.

Chris Hopper is an African American Writer/ Producer and Director who’s plays center on the African American experience. His latest Production ‘The Black and Tan’ is set to premiere fall of 2022. Look for updates on our website at blackandtanproject.com

The Green Book: More Than A Guide

Saturday February 19, 10 am – 5 pm

The Negro Motorist Green Book was hailed as the “bible of Black travel”. First published from 1936 to 1967 during Jim Crow segregation, it identified state by state the establishments deemed friendly, safe, and willing to serve Black people. Join us at MOHAI as we apply a contemporary lens to segregation, Black migration, and the rise of leisure travel.

Co-presented by The Black Heritage Society of Washington State, Black & Tan Hall, Bonnie Hopper-Artist, Chris Hopper-Producer, and The Washington State Historical Society.