Black Art and Culture as a form of Resistance and Joy!

The Ghanaian term, Sankofa, tells us to "use the wisdom of the past to build the future." The Sankofa African American Museum on Wheels epitomizes the meaning of the term by educating, enlightening, and empowering young and old alike with living history. From 1860 to the present, Sankofa takes audiences on a journey through slavery, the era of King Cotton, and the uplifting days of Emancipation. It also tells the stories of such notables as Ida B. Wells, the Negro Baseball League, the Tuskegee Airmen, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. One of the highlights of Sankofa is its unique display of inventions by African Americans. Caribbean and Latin American history are added for your exploration as well. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to view a collection of inventions, rare artifacts, African art, sculptures, paintings, and historical articles from black newspapers. Following the viewing, we will be in community to reflect and break bread. Let's connect the dots to understand why and where we are today. Sponsored by Barry University’s College of Arts and Sciences Africana Studies Program, Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion/JEDI, and South Florida People of Color/SFPoC.