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

• Concert: Blues Festival Phil Wiggins, Rick Franklin & Nat Reese / Buck Mountain Band
  07/11 - Galax, VA The nation's hottest new acoustic blues show features Wiggins and Franklin, noted for their ...
• The Big Read in Virginia 2009-2010
  09/01 - Charlottesville, VA Join your neighbors across the Commonwealth by reading and discussing the modern classi...
• African American Heritage Festival
  09/19 - 09/20 - Staunton, VA Staunton's Annual African American Festival features music, food, arts, crafts an...
• Blue Ridge Folklife Festival
  10/24 - Ferrum, VA Ferrum College's Blue Ridge Folklife Festival is western Virginia's largest celebratio...
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