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Now through July 1, 2011

Djita: Pearls of Wisdom from a Sister City Djita is a girl born of Malian parents in Virginia and educated in several countries. Through the young life of this iconic figure, “Djita: Pearls of Wisdom from a Sister City” seeks to illustrate the rich diversity of Malian culture with mothers and children at its core. Djita’s story is a tangible witness of global shared values. Through 1 July 2011.  Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia .  The main exhibition at the Black History Museum is  Pearls of Wisdom: Black Families and the Nobility of Everyday Living.  00 Clay St. Richmond VA 23219 804-780-0093 or information.bhm@gmail.com Hours: 10am - 5pm / Tuesday - Saturday / Tickets $5  Virginia Museum of Fine Arts permanent African Collection is very, very good and lives here in Richmond for your convenience, free of charge. The highlight of the museum's current offerings, however, is the special exhibition: Dynasty and Divinity: Ife Art of Ancient Nigeria .  B