Culture & News Ancient Rome The Roman Empire (27 B.C.E.- 476 C.E.,5th century) was a powerful Mediterranean civilization that had contact with biblical lands and cultures beyond its borders. The legendary historian Dr. John Henrik Clarke, PhD (1915-1998) states in his book: Christopher Columbus and the Afrikan Holocaust: Slavery and the Rise of European CapitalismContinue reading “January 2023 Edition”
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December 2022 Edition
Culture & News Christmas Movies The Christmas season is here! After the pandemic lockdowns, people are out and about again. Stores are open with holiday cheer decorations and sales. Amid the hustle and bustle, take a moment of rest and enjoy a holiday movie. So, grab some Christmas cookies and hot chocolate for a festiveContinue reading “December 2022 Edition”
November 2022 Edition
Culture & News The Seri People The Mexican state of Sonora is located on the west coast, near the Sea of Cortez (also known as the Gulf of California). This region is home to the Seri people (whose name means “those who live in the sand”), an indigenous population. In pre-Hispanic times, they were oftenContinue reading “November 2022 Edition”
October 2022 Edition
Culture & News Ethiopian Jews The land of Ethiopia has diverse religious beliefs that include Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and indigenous spirituality practices. There are references to the Ethiopians in biblical history, such as the highway encounter between Philip the evangelist and an Ethiopian eunuch-treasurer in service to the Candace Queen of Ethiopia. This meeting ledContinue reading “October 2022 Edition”
September 2022 Edition
Culture & News A New Way of Life Susan Burton is an author and the founder of A New Way of Life: Reentry Project, located in Los Angeles, California. She advocates for recovery and prison reform for incarcerated women and those newly released. Her reentry project assists women and their children with support services toContinue reading “September 2022 Edition”
August 2022 Edition
Culture & News The Benefits of Music Music has a diverse set of tones, rhythms, and sounds that can invoke emotion or stimulate memories. Many societies have music as a key element in their cultural traditions. Physicians also recommend music for a variety of health benefits. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine: “Research has shown that listeningContinue reading “August 2022 Edition”
July 2022 Edition
Culture & News Happy Summer The summer has arrived with all of its glory. It’s a time for travel, cook-outs, and gathering with friends and family for some fun in the sun. There is so much going on in the nation and world, that socio-political turmoil is often the soup du jour. Although, these issuesContinue reading “July 2022 Edition”
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Culture & News Sami Blood What does it mean to assimilate into a more dominant culture? Are you allowed to retain your own cultural identity or adopt the customs of another group? Amanda Kernell explores these questions in her first feature film Sami Blood (2017). The film introduces two sisters, Elle-Marja and Njenna, who are SamiContinue reading “đź’–Repost: Welcome to the Sankofa Newsletter Blog!”
June 2022 Edition
Culture & News Our Wedding Day June is known as the most popular month for weddings. It’s a wonderful time for a couple to pledge their love and union to each other. The online magazine: Black Bride.com has ideas for planning, inspiration, and examples of real weddings. The magazine features Shaira Howard and Ricky GrinsteadContinue reading “June 2022 Edition”
May 2022 Edition
Culture & News Inflation: Rising Food Prices The United States has experienced a recent rise in grocery and gasoline prices. This inflation has many clutching their purses and wallets in quite a fright. Take a deep breath and let us consider the situation. There are things that can be done to ease some effects onContinue reading “May 2022 Edition”
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