Minority Women’s Network
The local chapter of the Minority Women’s Network was established in 1989. It promoted “economic self-sufficiency” through educational forums and […]
Community Organizations, Social Clubs
Community Organizations
Community Organizations, Social Clubs
Richmond High School
Two clubs for African-American students were started in the 1940’s – the Wheatley Girls and the Carver Dubois. These clubs
Social Clubs
Voguette Club
The Voguette Club was a social organization for women, started in the 1950’s. They held monthly meetings, held their membership
Esquire Club
The Esquire Club was established in 1935, as a “strictly social club” – an escape from any social or political
Social Clubs
Onyx Lodge (Elks) 479 – Ray of Light Temple 305 (Daughter of the Elks)
The Onyx Lodge and the sister group of the Ray of Light Temple were a part of the IBPOEW (Improved
Social Clubs
Moore-Irvin American Legion Post 359
The first African American , American-Legion Post was started in 1920, after WWI. It only lasted a few years but
Social Clubs
PAUL QUINN MASONIC TEMPLE
The Masons became an important part of the social fabric of African-Americans in Richmond as far back as 1852, with
Mamie Wright
Mamie Wright used her personal experiences in her role in the NAACP. She joined in the late ‘60’s and worked
Martel Winburn
Martel Winburn is a Richmond native, who has contributed in many capacities to his community over the years. He is
Townsend Center
Named after the distinguished Black, post-Civil War Pastor, James M. Townsend, an educator who called Richmond, home, the Townsend Community Center