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![RICHMOND, Va – Richmond’s Cultural Ambassador, Élégba Folklore Society presents “Juneteenth 2014, A Freedom of Celebration”. Janine O. Bell from the Élégba Folklore Society shares with us how cultural heritage […]](https://i0.wp.com/efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/cbs6-capture.jpg?resize=200%2C110&ssl=1 "Élégba Folklore Society Talks Juneteenth 2014 on WTVR CBS6")
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Élégba Folklore Society Talks Juneteenth 2014 on WTVR CBS6
Posted on June 19, 2014RICHMOND, Va – Richmond’s Cultural Ambassador, Élégba Folklore Society presents “Juneteenth 2014, A Freedom of Celebration”. Janine O. Bell from the Élégba Folklore Society shares with us how cultural heritage […] -
![The state of Texas announced the abolition of slavery on June 19, 1865. Why this date isn’t a national, everybody-gets-off-work holiday is beyond me, but Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation […]](https://i0.wp.com/efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/night25_juneteenth.jpg?resize=200%2C110&ssl=1 "Juneteenth Celebrations (via Style Weekly)")
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Juneteenth Celebrations (via Style Weekly)
Posted on June 17, 2014The state of Texas announced the abolition of slavery on June 19, 1865. Why this date isn’t a national, everybody-gets-off-work holiday is beyond me, but Juneteenth, which commemorates the emancipation […] -
![Ruby Dee, an acclaimed actor and civil rights activist whose versatile career spanned stage, radio, television and film, joined the ancestors Wednesday night at home in New Rochelle, N.Y., while […]](https://i0.wp.com/efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/rubyd-e1402599257792.jpg?resize=200%2C110&ssl=1 "Rise In Power to Sister Ruby Dee!!!")
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Rise In Power to Sister Ruby Dee!!!
Posted on June 12, 2014Ruby Dee, an acclaimed actor and civil rights activist whose versatile career spanned stage, radio, television and film, joined the ancestors Wednesday night at home in New Rochelle, N.Y., while […] -
![We are pleased to announce that Craig Kelly of Original Ancestors, Inc., will be a featured speaker during this year’s Juneteen 2014, A Freedom Celebration’s “In Reflection” event, which takes […]](https://i0.wp.com/efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/CraigInAfrica1-e1402599316818.jpg?resize=200%2C110&ssl=1 "Craig Kelly of Original Ancestors to be a Featured Speaker at “In Reflection” during Juneteenth 2014, A Freedom Celebration")
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Craig Kelly of Original Ancestors to be a Featured Speaker at “In Reflection” during Juneteenth 2014, A Freedom Celebration
Posted on June 12, 2014We are pleased to announce that Craig Kelly of Original Ancestors, Inc., will be a featured speaker during this year’s Juneteen 2014, A Freedom Celebration’s “In Reflection” event, which takes […] -
![Elegba Folklore Society will be a featured artist at this year’s The ARTisan Cafe Returns : Summer Edition! that will be taking place on June 14th at the City Hall […]](https://i0.wp.com/efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/artisan-logo.jpg?resize=200%2C82&ssl=1 "Elegba Folklore Society to Be Feature Artist at ARTisan Cafe: Summer Edition!")
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Elegba Folklore Society to Be Feature Artist at ARTisan Cafe: Summer Edition!
Posted on June 8, 2014Elegba Folklore Society will be a featured artist at this year’s The ARTisan Cafe Returns : Summer Edition! that will be taking place on June 14th at the City Hall […] -
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“OUT OF THE DUST OF THE GROUND” – PRIYAH BHAGAT’S MIXED MEDIA FIGURES
Posted on June 5, 2014“OUT OF THE DUST OF THE GROUND” – PRIYAH BHAGAT’S MIXED MEDIA FIGURES -
![Express Your Magnificence as Cultural Chic! Visit Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center to select the latest fashions and accessories. Also pick up advance tickets for this year’s “Juneteenth 2014, A […]](https://i0.wp.com/efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/Cultural-Center-14-rs.jpg?resize=200%2C110&ssl=1 "This Spring Express Your Magnificence!")
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This Spring Express Your Magnificence!
Posted on June 3, 2014Express Your Magnificence as Cultural Chic! Visit Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center to select the latest fashions and accessories. Also pick up advance tickets for this year’s “Juneteenth 2014, A […] -
![Janine Bell of the Elegba Folklore Society discusses the history of the slave trade in Richmond, Va, as well as the lasting effects that history has on the city today. […]](https://i0.wp.com/efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/18_abstract_iro306362_brookesdiagram2.original.jpg?resize=200%2C110&ssl=1 "History of the Trading of Enslaved Africans")
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History of the Trading of Enslaved Africans
Posted on May 10, 2014Janine Bell of the Elegba Folklore Society discusses the history of the slave trade in Richmond, Va, as well as the lasting effects that history has on the city today. […] -
![Ronald Jackson’s Paintings & Collages are still on view for a few more days in Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center. Also, new jewelry, new wearables, butters, soaps, oils, more… Come […]](https://i0.wp.com/efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Ronald-Jackson3.jpeg?resize=200%2C110&ssl=1 "African Root, American Fruit Extended")
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African Root, American Fruit Extended
Posted on May 2, 2014Ronald Jackson’s Paintings & Collages are still on view for a few more days in Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center. Also, new jewelry, new wearables, butters, soaps, oils, more… Come […] -
![Our ancestors are crying out that their living was not in vain. There are at least two comments to make about history. Ghana’s Asante tradition teaches through […]](https://i0.wp.com/efsinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Sankofa.jpg?resize=200%2C110&ssl=1 "Why come to Civil War & Emancipation Day?")
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Why come to Civil War & Emancipation Day?
Posted on April 7, 2014Our ancestors are crying out that their living was not in vain. There are at least two comments to make about history. Ghana’s Asante tradition teaches through […]