An Evening with Aaron & Elmer Dixon

In April 1968, brothers Aaron and Elmer Dixon helped launch the first Black Panther Party chapter authorized outside California — igniting a movement that fed children, defended a community, and built lasting institutions of care across the Pacific Northwest.

Join us at the Seattle Black Panther Party Interpretive Center for an evening in conversation with the co-founders themselves. Aaron and Elmer will share stories from the front lines of the movement, answer your questions, and sign copies of their memoirs — available for purchase at the event.

This gathering coincides with the Pioneer Square Art Walk. Come early, explore the exhibits, enjoy the DJ and non-alcoholic beverages, and pick up your book before you take your seat.

Evening Schedule

• 5:00 PM — Doors open for Pioneer Square Art Walk. Browse the exhibits, enjoy the DJ, grab a non-alcoholic drink, and purchase your book in advance.
• 6:00 PM — Check-in begins. Head to Justice Junction to get seated.
• 6:15 PM — Q&A with Aaron & Elmer Dixon begins (60 minutes).
• 7:15 PM — Book signing begins.
• 8:00 PM — Doors close.

Location: Seattle Black Panther Party Interpretive Center Metropole Building, 423 2nd Avenue Extension South Seattle, WA 98104

Books: Memoirs will be available for purchase on-site for $30 each (plus tax).

Tickets: This event is FREE with registration. Space is limited to 75 guests — reserve your spot early. RSVP deadline is 24 hours before event time. Donations to support the Interpretive Center's mission are always encouraged and accepted via our website or all forms of payment on-site.

This program honors the legacy of the Seattle Chapter — the longest continuously active Black Panther Party chapter in the country — and its founding vision of community power and self-determination. Special thanks to our sponsor, 4Culture, for supporting this event. Power to the people.