Elegba Folklore Society

Black Book Expo - Day 2
2020-01-22 | Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center, 101 E Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
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 authors and browse and buy books to complement personal collections. A variety of titles will be available for adults and children.

3rd Saturday Documentaries
2020-02-15 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center, 101 E Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
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 Basquiat managed to take the world by storm yet again, when one of his Skull paintings from 1982 recently sold at Sotheby’s for the record-breaking sum of 110 million dollars.

The monetary value and art historical importance of work by this former Downtown NYC graffiti artist is now considered alongside the stars of 20th Century painting such as Pablo Picasso, Jackson Pollock and Francis Bacon.

Basquiat: Rage to Riches features exclusive interviews with Basquiat’s two sisters, Lisane and Jeanine Basquiat, who have never before spoken about their brother and his art for a television documentary. Contributing alongside them are some of the world’s most powerful and legendary art dealers, including Bruno Bischofberger, Larry Gagosian and Mary Boone. They helped fuel Basquiat’s reputation as he rocketed to art world fame while their own careers and fortunes may have benefited just as much, and possibly more.

With striking candour, art world colleagues and his most intimate friends, lovers and fellow artists draw a portrait of a handsome, charismatic and fragile personality – and spill the beans on the cash, the drugs and the pernicious racism which Basquiat encountered.

The main weapon which Basquiat used to fight the prejudice was his art; the beating heart of this documentary is the painting – the game-changing ways in which it embodied and reflected breakthroughs in music, poetry and a new type of expressionism in modern art.

Black Book Expo - Day 1
2020-02-22 | Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center, 101 E Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States

Community Study Group, What Is Africa to Me?
2020-02-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center, 101 E Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
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.
What Is Africa To Me?
Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center
Monthly. Free.

Wonder Wednesdays Facebook Live Begins April 15 at 11a
2020-04-15 11:00 - 2020-04-30 11:30 | Facebook Live
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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 Facebook Live for Wonder Wednesdays each week at 11a. Together, we will explore African folktales and contemporary chidren’s stories from throughout the African Diaspora.

The Thursday Cultural Forum Facebook & Instagram Live Begins April 16 at 6p.
2020-04-16 18:00 - 2020-04-30 19:00 | Facebook Live IG Live
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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 & Instagram Live every Thursday for The Thursday Cultural Forum at 6p. We will discuss various biographies, occurrences and black facts that you can add to your protective armor. Seeing ourselves is our own empowerment.

COVID-19 Update
2020-04-30 | Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center, 101 E Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States

Juneteenth 2020, A Freedom Celebration - Live Stream
2020-06-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Facebook Live
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Chief Oluwo Obafemi Fayemi to Visit Richmond - Day 1
2020-08-11 18:00 - 21:00 | African Burial Ground, Broad and 15th Streets, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Our inner reality determines our outer reality. As the global vibration is shifting amid demands for social justice, what powers us to be the change? Be with Elegba Folklore Society as we explore the spiritual path of the Yoruba, Ifa,as a tool for guidance & clarity.
Please contact us if you would like to schedule a personal reading,

Chief Oluwo Obafemi Fayemi to Visit Richmond - Day 2
2020-08-12 18:00 - 21:00 | African Burial Ground, Broad and 15th Streets, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States

Opening the Roads to Our Future (Northside)
2020-10-09 17:00 - 21:00 | Hotchkiss Community Center, 701 E Brookland Park Blvd,, Richmond, VA, 23222, United States
Join us for “Opening the Roads to Our Future”, a four-part series of self-determination neighborhood events featuring performances, conversations, engagement for children and more.

Opening the Roads to Our Future (East End)
2020-10-17 13:00 - 17:00 | Powhatan Community Center, 5051 Northampton St,, Richmond, VA, 23231, United States

Opening the Roads to Our Future (Southside)
2020-10-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Blackwell Community Center, 300 E 15th St,, Richmond, VA, 23224, United States

REAL BLACK FRIDAYS
2020-12-04 11:00 - 20:00, 2020-12-11 11:00 - 20:00, 2020-12-18 11:00 - 20:00 | Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center, 101 E Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center is open late, and we invite you to come by to say, “Heyyy!” to choose to shop with us, a black-owned entity, and give the gift of culture this holiday season (and throughout the year). Browse and buy fine art from various places in the Diaspora for your home or office plus prints, memorabilia, artifacts, imports, collectibles, home decor, wearables, books, jewelry, shea & cocoa butters, black soap, oils, incense & more.
‘Tis the season! We’ll have music, and we’ll safely offer refreshments.
Fridays, December 4, 11 & 18. Open ’til 8p.
COVID protocols strictly observed.

2020 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival - Umoja (Live Stream)
2020-12-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event

2020 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival - Kujichagulia (Live Stream)
2020-12-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event

2020 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival - Ujima (Live Stream)
2020-12-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event

2020 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival - Ujamaa (Live Stream)
2020-12-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event

2020 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival - Nia (Live Stream)
2020-12-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event

2020 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival - Kuumba (Live Stream)
2020-12-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event

2020 Capital City Kwanzaa Festival - Imani (Live Stream)
2021-01-01 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event

THE BLACK BOOK EXPO: A LITERARY CONVERSATION (LIVE AUTHOR CHATS - MOLEFI KETE ASANTE)
2021-02-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Facebook Live

THE BLACK BOOK EXPO: A LITERARY CONVERSATION (LIVE AUTHOR CHATS - DR. RON CRUTCHER)
2021-02-10 19:00 - 20:00 | Facebook Live

THE BLACK BOOK EXPO: A LITERARY CONVERSATION (LIVE AUTHOR CHATS - CHIEF OBAFEMI FAYEMI)
2021-02-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Facebook Live

THE BLACK BOOK EXPO: A LITERARY CONVERSATION (LIVE AUTHOR CHATS - ANTHONY BROWDER)
2021-02-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Facebook Live

THE BLACK BOOK EXPO: A LITERARY CONVERSATION (LIVE AUTHOR CHATS - HER MAJESTY QUEENMOTHER DOWOTI DESIR)
2021-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Facebook Live

THE BLACK BOOK EXPO: A LITERARY CONVERSATION (LIVE AUTHOR CHATS - PROF. KABA KAMANE)
2021-02-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Facebook Live

THE BLACK BOOK EXPO 2021 (SATURDAY)
2021-02-27 15:00 - 19:00 | Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center, 101 E Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23219, United States
2020 Black Book Expo — Generics to get the conversation started and get calendars* posted.

Elegba Folklore Society will present the Black Book Expo, Saturday, February 27, 3p – 7p, and Sunday, February 28, 3p – 6p, at the Society’s Cultural Center.

The Black Book Expo will feature a vast display of literature featuring topics including black history, politics, science, health, African Diasporic culture, African spirituality, personal development, novels and children’s books.

The public is invited to meet authors and browse and buy books to complement personal collections. Celebrity guest authors will make presentations and sign their books. Independent writers will also speak. Saturday evening will feature entertainment, and refreshments will be available.

Follow Elegba Folklore Society on Facebook and Instagram for updates and to enjoy pre-event interviews with selected authors and other surprises.

Strict Covid Protocols.
