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The word Sankofa originates from the Twi language of the Akan tribe of Ghana, West Africa. It means “go back and get it.” The Akan people believe the past and the future are eternally intertwined and any pursuit of knowledge must demonstrate this understanding.
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Sankofa Newsletter
April 2020 Edition
Culture & News
National Library Week
Public libraries are important centers of knowledge for many communities. National Library Week (April 19th-April 25th, 2020) is an annual festivity that encourages reading and the use of supportive local libraries. There are various services offered by the library: internet service, book collections, special events, meet-and-greet with authors, online movies/music, research project and genealogy assistance. The library is a valuable gem of information.
Due to the unfortunate Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic the local libraries are closed to prevent the spread of infection. But several libraries still offer online services, so check your area for availability. Some also offer new members temporary digital library cards to support the community during this crisis. We can continue to enjoy and take part in National Library Week, just in a different way.
What Online Resources Do Closed Public Libraries Offer For Kids, Teens, & Adults
In the mood for a little sci-fi, social commentary, and a dose of political satire? Then watch Destination: Planet Negro (2013) and get all three aspects in one unique and funny film. The premise involves three explorers (and Strom) who in 1939 take off for the planet Mars to establish a black colony. They unknowingly experience a time travel wormhole and actually land in modern-day Kansas City, Missouri. Let the culture shock begin. This is a great film to watch for laughs, intelligent stimulation, and then more laughs. Be sure to watch pass the end credits as there is a final entertaining scene.
Destination: Planet Negro Wonders If Time Travel Could Ever Really Fix Racism
Majesty and Elize are a married power couple and owners of the real estate company INT Realty Partners. They have launched an affordable housing initiative to assist African-American metropolitan communities through the purchase of distressed properties that are remodeled into affordable homes. Thus far they have received $2 million in funding with a goal of $100 million dollars.
Millennial Couple Launch $100 Million Dollar Affordable Housing Initiative
Eddie Hernandez is a self-proclaimed “burned-out Mexican rock ‘n’ roll guy” turned chef and restaurant owner. His cookbook: Turnip Greens & Tortillas: A Mexican Chef Spices Up The Southern Kitchen (2018, 320 pages) celebrates the fusion of American Southern and Mexican cuisines into mouth-watering recipes to serve at your own table. He provides some history of traditional Mexican food, tales of his spunky entrepreneur-grandmother “Chelo”, and the path that lead to his “baptism by potlikker.”
These recipes are sure to delight your taste-buds and are written in an easy-going, slow southern style (all pun intended). You can try exciting dishes such as: Creole Red Beans & Rice Burritos, Eddie’s Pork with Roasted Jalapeno Gravy, Stone-Ground Grits with Chiles, and Sautéed Snapper with Cilantro Roasted Pecan Pesto. This union of two great food styles leaves only one thing to say, “Este matrimonio es bueno.”
In “Turnip Greens and Tortillas” Atlanta Chef Melds Southern and Mexican Fare
Hi, I’m LaSheba. The Sankofa Newsletter is a reflection of my personal and research interest in the study of culture, history, religion, sociology, and neuroscience. As an aspiring scientist, author, and life-long learner this blog serves as a resource to inspire, enlighten, and stimulate intellectual curiosity. Happy Reading!
“And when the Queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the Lord, she came to prove him with hard questions.” -(1 Kings 10:1, KJV Holy Bible)
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