MEET MAASAI CHIEF JOSEPH OLE TIPANKO VISITING WITH HIS DELEGATION FROM KENYA He and his delegation will speak about Maasai culture — Maasai origins, traditional belief systems, rights of passage […]
In this Community Study Group, we explore and discuss history, culture and contemporary affairs throughout the African Diaspora with former Virginia State University professor, Neal Holmes, political scientist and historian. […]
THE BLACK INDIANS OF NEW ORLEANS “This classic award-winning documentary is the first definitive treatment of the origins and rituals of the Black Mardi Gras Indians of New Orleans, It […]
Capital City Kwanzaa Festival presents performances, workshops, children's activities, The African Market, food and more observe the year’s-end Kwanzaa holiday, a cultural affirmation of values, thanksgiving and growth. This event is the largest of its kind in Virginia, and therefore, one of the largest on the East Coast. Elegba Folklore Society’s Artistic Director first produced a Kwanzaa program in Richmond in 1986 and the Society first presented its festival in 1990. (Annually during the December Kwanzaa Holiday)
pThe Black Book Expo, Sat • Feb 22, Sun • Feb 23 Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center, 101 E Broad Street Free. Refreshments Available. The public is invited to meet […]
3RD SATURDAY DOCUMENTARIES SAT, FEB 22 • 5P BASQUIAT: RAGE TO RICHES Nearly 30 years after his death from a drug overdose in 1988, the legendary artist Jean-Michel […]
pThe Black Book Expo, Sat • Feb 22, Sun • Feb 23 Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center, 101 E Broad Street Free. Refreshments Available. The public is invited to meet […]
In this Community Study Group, we explore and discuss history, culture and contemporary affairs throughout the African Diaspora with former Virginia State University professor, Neal Holmes, political scientist and historian. […]
Who knew you would be home schooling?? Ęlęgba Folklore Society is launching a weekly story time for your children. We’re inviting you to gather your children and join us on […]
We are strong, resilient and self-determined. Keeping this knowledge at the forefront of our minds gives us confidence and calm during this uncertain time. Join Ęlęgba Folklore Society on Facebook […]