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Echoes of Africa: Art and Folktales

2026-02-12 19:00:00 2026-02-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Echoes of Africa: Art and Folktales In celebration of African American Heritage Month, join cultural educator Elizabeth Kahura for a vibrant virtual journey into Africa’s history and oral traditions. Please register for Zoom link. Virtual -

Thursday, February 12
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-12 19:00:00 2026-02-12 20:00:00 America/Chicago Echoes of Africa: Art and Folktales In celebration of African American Heritage Month, join cultural educator Elizabeth Kahura for a vibrant virtual journey into Africa’s history and oral traditions. Please register for Zoom link. Virtual -

In celebration of African American Heritage Month, join cultural educator Elizabeth Kahura for a vibrant virtual journey into Africa’s history and oral traditions. Please register for Zoom link.

Elizabeth will guide us through Africa’s rich heritage using storytelling, poetry, proverbs, and riddles that inspire values like kindness, patience, and hard work. She will explore traditional folktales, fables, and myths alongside arts and crafts, wood carvings, handmade instruments, clothing, jewelry, and cultural artifacts. This program showcases the history, resilience, and creativity of African communities, honoring their traditions and talents.

Elizabeth Kahura, a Kenyan native who has lived in the United States since 1995, serves as a cultural ambassador for African knowledge. Over the past two decades, her African Safari Program has engaged more than 20,000 audience members. As a storyteller, musician, and teacher, Elizabeth educates and entertains through folklore, music, language, and creative arts.

This program is in partnership with other area libraries.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Cultural | Adult Programs |

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Virtual

Phone: 847-742-2411

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