In recognition of the fourth official Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19, the following events are being held throughout the month to recognize and celebrate the holiday in a variety of ways.
"Elegba Folklore Society presents Juneteenth 2024 in Richmond, featuring the Black Book Expo and a rich cultural celebration honoring African diaspora heritage. From literature displays to ancestral homage rituals, the event offers a vibrant exploration of Black history and identity." #Juneteenth #BlackBookExpo #CulturalCelebration #RichmondEvents #AfricanDiaspora
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The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts welcomed dozens of historians – both locally and across the country – over the weekend to discuss Richmond’s Black history and its legacy with
Artifacts, photographs and material culture from Egypt, known in antiquity as Kemet, will go on display at the Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center, beginning Friday, Feb. 2, with an opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m.
Cheick Hamala Diabate (above) performs with the Elegba Folklore Drummers on Saturday, Dec. 30, at the Greater Richmond Convention Center where thousands attended the 33rd Annual Capital City Kwanzaa Festival presented by The Elegba Folklore Society.