The Sankofa Collaborative Weekly Resource

History loves to tell the hero's story. But often the most inspiring tales of heroism happen in our own backyards, borne of one individual's recognition of another in need, or of a situation that cries out for change. This week's articles show that the hero in our midst might be right around the corner.

WHAT MAKES A HERO?

The Black Women Making Birth Better | NPQ

White contractors wouldn't remove Confederate statues. So a Black man did it. | The Washington Post

Demand For Black Superhero Toys Is Rising, Rutgers Professor Says | Patch, Newark, NJ

A Black Composer's Legacy Flourishes 500 Years After His Birth | NY Times

UPCOMING EVENTS

A Newly Unearthed Poem by Phillis Wheatley (Peters) and the Future of the Wheatley Canon

Thursday, January 26th 6:00-7:00 p.m ET Virtual & Free Join us for the first event of a yearlong celebration marking the 250th publication anniversary of Poems on Various Subjects by Phillis Wheatley, who is considered the first African American author of a published book of poetry....

Making Gullah: A Black History Celebration & Conversation

Making Gullah: A Black History Celebration & Conversation February 9th, 2023 6:00 p.m. ET Hybrid & Free Who are the Gullah and Geechee people? Why are so many people unaware of the presence and contributions of this group of Southerners? 2023 Black History Mo...

SANKOFA PARTNER NEWS

Video: Sankofa Partner Dr. Linda Caldwell Epps Interviews Lonnie G. Bunch III, 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution

Roberto Lugo: The Village Potter - Grounds For Sculpture

Back to exhibitions On View May 22, 2022 - January 8, 2023 Location In 2022, GFS will present an exhibition of work by ceramicist, performance artist, and educator, Roberto Lugo in the Museum building. Lugo is a master of ceramics creating...

Fragile: Earth - Grounds For Sculpture

Conceived through a partnership with The Color Network, Grounds For Sculpture presents an exhibition titled Fragile: Earth opening in May 2022. The Color Network's mission is to aid in the advancement of people of color in the ceramic arts. Their ...

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The Sankofa Collaborative helps people learn about, understand, and discuss African American history in schools, museums, libraries, civic groups, and other settings.

The Collaborative is the work of five New Jersey organizations - 1804 Consultants, Grounds For Sculpture, The New Jersey Historical Society, Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, and the William Trent House Museum. Our programs and website are made possible through generous grants from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and the New Jersey Historical Commission.

Sankofa, a word from the Twi language of Ghana, translates to "go back and get it." It is often depicted by a bird with its body facing forward and its head turned back, holding a precious egg. This and other Sankofa symbols remind us of the importance of learning from the past.

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