The story of Virginia cannot be fully understood without knowledge of the African-American experience. We must look into the lives of ordinary men and women, in slavery and freedom. Moreover, we must pay tribute to the special imprint left by people such as Maggie Lena Walker, John Mercer Langston, Booker T. Washington, Anne Spencer, Robert R. Moton, Vernon and Barbara Johns, and others like them. Their personal achievements are a source of inspiration to all Virginians.

Events

New Harmonies Exhibit: Celebrating American Roots Music at Historic Christ Church
09/06 - 10/15 - Weems, VA Listen to the American story of multi-cultural exchange as you journey through the development of American music, including b...

Exhibit: Don't Grieve After Me - The Black Experience in Virginia, 1619 - 2005
09/07 - 10/25 - Newport News, VA Co-produced by Virginia Foundation for Humanities and Hampton University, this exhibit contributes to the understanding of th...

A'Lelia Bundles Lecture: "A'Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance"
09/17 - Alexandria, VA Noted author and journalist A'Lelia Bundles will present an illustrated lecture, "A'Lelia Walker and the Harle...

Umoja Festival
09/19 - 09/21 - Portsmouth, VA Umoja Festival, September 19-21, features the sights, sounds, tastes and soul of Africa through forums, national and regional...

Their Voices Can Be Heard Genealogy Workshop
09/20 - Alexandria, VA Noted genealogist Char McCargo Bah presents "Their Voices Can Be Heard: Tracing Descendants to Alexandria's Freedme...

African American Heritage Festival
09/20 - 09/21 - Staunton, Va Staunton's Annual African American Festival features music, food, arts, crafts and fun for everyone. All events are unde...

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