Nagadef!
Greetings! I'm Enjoli Moon, a Richmond-born and raised mother, daughter, sister, caregiver, and friend. At my core, I’m a Spirit-led explorer who loves bringing people together to celebrate global Black culture through stories, creativity, history, and cuisine. I work to create thoughtful and joy-filled spaces where people can connect, laugh, learn, and feel at home, no matter where we are in the world.
A Bit About Me
Over the past 25 years, my work has taken many forms, from a decade spent at the legendary Croaker’s Spot in Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward to founding the Afrikana Independent Film Festival in 2014—Virginia’s first Black woman-founded and led film festival dedicated to uplifting Black stories from across the diaspora. Along the way, I’ve had the joy of wearing many hats: founding Curator of Film and Special Programs at the Institute of Contemporary Art at VCU, inaugural chair of BLK RVA, and co-creator of community gems like Dîner en Blanc Richmond, Black Ass Field Trip, and, most recently, The JXN Project, which I built alongside my sister.
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These endeavors have allowed me to pour into the Black creative ecosystem in ways I’ve been committed to for decades, but then 2020 hit, and like many of us, I was invited to slow down. I leaned into that invitation and began the slow but deliberate process of reevaluating my approach to work, relationships, time, and self. This ended up being a catalyst, and the years that followed have opened a path of greater opportunities for broader travel, deeper cultural connection, and a wholehearted embrace of rest, restoration, and curiosity.
In 2024, that curiosity led me to the beautiful West African country of Senegal, where I was invited for what was supposed to be a quick visit, which turned into a six-month stay. That extended stay allowed me to host a couple of group trips for Richmonders who wanted to experience the Terenga for themselves, and somewhere between the shared meals and warm memories, Other Suns was born. I hope you’ll accept this invitation to journey with me as we build a bridge to connect with our global Black family.