April Community Workshops
Preserving Traditions Presented by Community Folklife Fellow Famo Musa
Date: April 19, 2024 Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Location: Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library
Address: 3223 Wilcrest Dr. Houston, TX 77042
Join Community Folklife Fellow Famo Musa on April 19 in Houston for a presentation on preserving Somali-Bantu traditions. The event includes an interactive beads demo! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with and learn about a vibrant community you may not have heard much about before. RSVP by clicking here
Roadside Memorials in East Texas Presented by Community Folklife Fellow Blanca Jenkins
Date: April 22, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Marshall Public Library, Gold Room
Address: 300 S. Alamo Blvd, Marshall, TX 75670
Join us for this insightful presentation on the cultural significance and traditions surrounding roadside memorials in East Texas.
This event is free and open to the public.
Karibu Mezani (Welcome to the table) Presented by Community Folklife Fellow Imgard Khosravi
Date: April 27, 2024 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Carver Library
Address: 3350 East Commerce Street San Antonio, TX 78220
Join us for a delightful culinary journey into the heart of Kenyan cuisine at the Carver Public Library on Saturday, April 27th at 4pm.
This interactive event is all about preserving and promoting the rich flavors of Kenya right here in San Antonio. Led by a passionate expert on Kenyan food traditions, you’ll have the chance to learn about the history, ingredients, and preparation methods that make Kenyan cuisine so vibrant and unique.
![[Laura Yohualtlahuiz] wears an elaborate Mexica danza headdress with long feathers radiating outward in orange, red, and pink alongside brown-and-white patterned feathers. A beaded headband with colorful floral and geometric designs frames her face, which is marked with red linear face paint. She wears a gold septum ring and shell earrings, with a tattoo visible on one arm and a green and yellow patterned top. Warm lights glow in the background.](https://texasfolklife.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Laura_Atlachinolli-614x346.jpg)