ARUN GANDHI: Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, Author, and Socio-Political Activist

ATHENAUM SYMPOSIA: ARUN GANDHI



Grandson of Matama Ghandi, Author and Activist


Monday, October 14, 2013
Globe Hall, Germantown Campus

Arun Gandhi was born in Durban, South Africa on April

14, 1934. As a person of Indian heritage, Arun was demeaned by Europeans

for not being white, ostracized by Africans for not being black, and

subject to racially motivated violence from extremists in both groups. 

From 1946 to 1948, Arun lived in India with his grandfather Mahatma

Gandhi.

His grandfather's teachings strongly influenced Arun’s

perspectives on the significance of non-violence in the resolution of

conflict.  Arun decided to be guided by the principles of his

grandfather and to dedicate his life to ending senseless violence and to

defending those whose human rights are threatened.

This event is free and open to the public.