Events

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Brookgreen U - Folklore of the African Diaspora

Folklore of the African Diaspora


Professor of African American Studies & English at the College of Charleston will discuss the value of folklore in society. Who are the folk and what exactly is lore? Focusing specifically on the origins and context of West African cultural practices that evolved into African American folklore, she will share the meaning and beauty behind many folk practices and beliefs held by various populations of people of African descent.