Panel Discussion: "Preserving African American Stories: Collaborations, Crowdsourcing, and How You Can Help."

Friday. September 15th 2017, from 5:30-7:15pm, at the Library of Virginia (800 East Broad Street, Richmond VA), there will be a panel discussion titled "Preserving African American Stories: Collaborations, Crowdsourcing, and How You Can Help." This event is an optional addition to “Virginia: Where African American Genealogy and History Begin," a conference to be held the following day. From the event description:

"Individual researchers, families, civic organizations, museums, and record keepers—physical and digital—all have a role in telling and preserving the rich and varied story of African Americans in Virginia and the nation. Panel members Gregg Kimball (director of Public Services & Outreach at the Library), Emily Schultz (with FamilySearch), and Selma Stewart (past president of the Hampton Roads Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society) will discuss current efforts and model projects to advance our shared goals of accessibility, public engagement, and long-term record preservation with moderator Thom Reed of FamilySearch."

Free, open to the public. For more information, contact catherine.wyatt@lva.virginia.gov or (804) 692-3999. To RSVP, see the link.

Faith & Community: The Role of the African American Church in Richmond

This Thursday, August 17th 2017, from 12-1pm at the Library of Virginia (800 East Broad Street, Richmond VA), there will be a panel discussion titled "Faith & Community: the Role of the African American Church in Richmond." From the event description:

"The 150th anniversary of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church (The Mount - Richmond), one of Richmond’s most historic congregations, is the inspiration for this discussion of the African American church’s role and impact—both historical and current—on Richmond’s culture. Moderator Samantha Willis, arts and entertainment editor for Richmond Magazine, will lead this conversation with community historian Elvatrice Belsches, Reverend Tyrone Nelson of Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, and Dr. Andrew White, a senior minister with ties to Virginia Union University and the Baptist General Convention of Virginia. Cosponsored by Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church."

Free, open to the public. For more information, contact Catherine Wyatt at catherine.wyatt@lva.virginia.gov or (804) 692-3999. For more info and to RSVP, see the link. 

Equality Virginia's Day of Action

Tuesday, February 7th 2017, from 8:30am-5pm, at the Library of Virginia (800 East Broad Street, Richmond VA), Equality Virginia is holding their Day of Action to lobby legislators on bills relating to the LGBTQ community. From the event description: 

"Equality Virginia’s Day of Action invites Virginians to join more than 200 members and activists from across the state to lobby legislators on bills important to the LGBT community. After morning meetings with legislators, participants have the opportunity to attend workshops hosted by some of the area’s leading advocates. This informative day allows LGBT and allied Virginians to be inspired to stand up for equality in their own communities."

For more info and to RSVP, see this link. To add this event to your Google Calendar, click here. 

Book talk, "Hidden Figures" with Margot Lee Shetterly: Library of Virginia

Tuesday, October 2th 2016, from 5:30-7:30pm, at the Library of Virginia (800 East Broad Street, Richmond VA), author Margot Lee Shetterly will speak on her new book, Hidden Figures, which tells the story of the pioneering African American women who did the calculations (by hand!) that made space flight possible, in a time when Jim Crow laws ensured that NASA was segregated.

Wine and cheese reception from 5:30-6pm, book talk from 6-7pm, and book signing from 7-7:30pm.

No cost is listed. To RSVP, see the link.