NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk Public Library is gearing up to host a celebration of Black history, culture and art at the second annual Essence of Heart & Soul Festival.
The event will take place on Feb. 10 at the Norfolk Public Library’s Downtown Branch at Slover from noon to 5 p.m. It will showcase "Black businesses and the Black dollar, the education of minority students, health and wellness and Black creatives."
"The festival aims to bring awareness to the different aspects of community and culture, such as how the Black community has contributed to the growth and advancement of the Hampton Roads area and the success and accomplishments of Black people within our region," event organizers wrote in a news release.
Tidewater Waves, Noir Art and Made in Norfolk Apparel are also helping with the event to provide business panels, art galleries featuring local Black artists, vendors, stories, crafts and other programming.
For more information, visit the event's website.