Important history happens in neighborhoods as well as in state houses and on battlefields. This week’s articles share a few such interesting stories. We also hope you will check out the new interactive Newark Civil Rights: Pop-Up Museum sponsored by Project Ready. It is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in history. And don't forget to register for our June 6th program, Slavery - It Happened Here, Too.

Note: Occasionally we choose to share an article that may be restricted by a publisher's paywall. If you find you are unable to access a piece because of this, we invite you to contact your local library to view the article through their periodicals collection. It will also be a nice opportunity to say hello to the librarians in your neighborhood!

SLAVERY - IT HAPPENED HERE, TOO

On June 6, 2023 The Sankofa Collaborative will present "Slavery - It Happened Here, Too." This full-day program will be held at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. African American History scholar Dr. Kendra Boyd will be our keynote speaker. Dr. Linda Caldwell Epps, President and CEO of 1804 Consultants will moderate.

HISTORY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Beneath an Old Fireplace, Evidence of the Spirituality of the Enslaved | Atlas Obscura

Portsmouth is considering returning land to residents of a historic Black neighborhood. Is it a blessing or a burden? | The Virginian-Pilot

The Gullah Geechee Fight for a Legacy After Slavery | The Guardian

UPCOMING EVENTS

AASLH Learning: Commemoration Reconsidered: Ethics, Justice, and America's 250th Anniversary - Virtual Summit

What should we commemorate, how, and why? The U.S. 250th anniversary presents an opportunity to consider lessons from the past and present as we envision a more inclusive approach to commemoration.

For more articles, guides and other materials, visit the Sankofa Collaborative's Program Archives and Resources page.

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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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