Culture is our Color: A Sacred History of African Americans and Islam

Name: Culture is our Color: A Sacred History of African Americans and Islam
Start: 2025-02-23T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-02-23T16:30:00-05:00
Location: Main Library - Richmond Public Library

Schedule

Sun Feb 23 2025 at 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Main Library - Richmond Public Library | Richmond, VA

Join us on February 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM for a deep dive into the sacred history of African Americans and Islam - It will be inspiring!
About this Event

Welcome to "Culture is our Color: A Sacred History of African Americans and Islam"!

Come join us on Sun, Feb 23, 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Main Library of Richmond for an enlightening event exploring the rich cultural heritage of African Americans and their Islamic history.

A celebration through music, poetry, and story telling of the struggles and triumphs of African Americans and Indigenous Muslims that shapes Richmond, the state, and the nation today. Directed by Richmond’s own Ray Taalib-Deen Muhammad, actor, playwright, griot, and Muslim pioneer. Sponsored by Indigenous American African Culture Team I-ACCT; Real Opportunities (ROI); United Parents Against Lead (UPAL) & Petersburg Resiliency Hub; and Empathy Wellness Center.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate together!