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
Social Clubs
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