Cape Verdean Voices

An Exhibition in Honor of Judge George N. Leighton

Exhibition Opening Reception

Wednesday, July 3
6 pm – 8 pm
Harbor View Gallery
Free and open to the public

Exhibition Dates: June 28, 2019 – July 29, 2019

Showcasing many forms of media from our local community, including painting, photography, sculpture, poetry, music and others, this exhibition will reflect local Cape Verdean voices and will cover themes such as immigration, island culture(s), family, Cape Verdean and Cape Verdean American identity, Cape Verdean folklore, and Cape Verdean history.

This exhibition is in honor of Judge George N. Leighton, the son of Cape Verdean immigrants to the area. Judge Leighton was a prominent Civil Rights activist and the first Cape Verdean American Federal Judge. He passed away in 2018 at the age of 105. He is a magnificent example of the achievements of children of immigrants, a brilliant example of the story of Cape Verdeans in the United States, and a model of hard work and American success.