The Elegba Folklore Society’s 3rd Saturday Documentaries will screen “James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket” on Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. at Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center, 101 E. Broad St.

The film features a telling, poignant collection of archival footage that explores Mr. Baldwin’s intellect and his undeterred passion in exposing America’s ongoing racial inequities. The film will be followed by a discussion. Admission is free.

Elegba Folklore Society will present the 2023 Black Book Expo ⦿ A Conscious Literary Festival as a hybrid event throughout the month of February. The public is invited to choose informing sneak previews personified in “Author Chats” with celebrity writers streaming on Elegba Folklore Society’s Facebook page on selected Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

The public is invited to the Elegba Folklore Society’s Broad Street location on Saturday, Feb. 25, and Sunday, Feb. 26, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. The in-person aspect of the festival enables the public to browse and buy books, experience live entertainment and meet independent authors.

The 2023 Black Book Expo ⦿ A Conscious Literary Festival will showcase literature about black history, social justice, science, health, African Diasporic culture, African spirituality, personal development, novels and children’s books.

Independent authors will make presentations and sign their books. Live streaming will occur from the in-person event as well via the Society’s Facebook page. Books will also be available on the Society’s https://elegba-folklore-society-inc.square.site/.