I didn’t even know there was a Virginia African Diaspora Heritage Month until I heard about this event. WOW! Amazing job connecting the continent to us and the rest of the Diaspora. I never even considered Africans being in Peru! Top notch dancing and cultural performances. Longer next time!"
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UPCOMING
2/28/25
#VBGIGs (Virginia Beach Globally Inspired Gatherings) returns at 7 p.m. on Feb. 28!
7 pm
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8:30 pm
Zeiders American Dream Theater Virginia Beach, VA
Event Details
2/28/25
#VBGIGs (Virginia Beach Globally Inspired Gatherings) returns at 7 p.m. on Feb. 28!
FREE Registration Required. Click to Register & Reserve Your Spot!
Meklit Hadero is an Ethiopian-American vocalist, songwriter, and composer,...
7 pm
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8:30 pm
Zeiders American Dream Theater Virginia Beach, VA
3/8/25
Afro MANIA Ghana Taste & See
1:30 pm
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5:30 pm
Attucks Theatre: Norfolk, VA
Event Details
3/8/25
Afro MANIA Ghana Taste & See
FREE Registration Coming Soon!
In partnership with the Tema Committee of the Norfolk Sister Association, we are excited to bring Ghana to you...
1:30 pm
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5:30 pm
Attucks Theatre: Norfolk, VA
3/22/25
Eradicating the Mental Health Stigma Within the African Diaspora
3 pm
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4:15 pm
Event Details
3/22/25
Eradicating the Mental Health Stigma Within the African Diaspora
FREE, Registration Required. Click Here to Register
Join us in our fourth group discussion, as we continue the very important work of discuss...
3 pm
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4:15 pm
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Past Events
Videos from Past Events
African Diaspora Heritage Month Commemoration
The TACA Diaspora Dance Ensemble, ODU students, some of our local community/TACA members, and the Riddick Dance Company came together to present a Pan-African cultural performance showcase after the panel discussion.
VA African Diaspora Month Commemoration
On September 10, we kicked off Virginia's African Diaspora Heritage Month with a commemoration at the Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. We thank: the VA African Diaspora Committee for making Bill HJ133 proclaiming every September as African Diaspora Heritage Month a reality; Distinguished guests, local leaders - Norfolk Delegate Jackie Hopes Glass and Mayor Dr. Kenny Alexander - and international dignitaries - HE Joaquim do Espírito Santo, Angolan Ambassador to the US - for their attendance and participation; and the Old Dominion University Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, Office of Academic Affairs, Office of Community Relations, and Office of Intercultural Relations for hosting and making the event physically possible; Eastern VA Medical School for health screenings; and support and funding from VA Humanities, Prosper Africa, and the Hampton Roads Community Foundation.
VB GIGS: Song & Dance of Ghana
A quick video compilation created by the City of VA Beach Arts & Humanities Commission, which sponsored this engaging program for our community, featuring Jamin Beats, Onyansapow Bowaanopow, Asaase Yaa Cultural Foundation, and the TACA Diaspora Dance Ensemble. What a great time we had on May 20!
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