Culture & News Public Service Announcement: Pseudo-intellectuals The following P.S.A. is based on my own opinion and observation. It addresses a section of content creators and does not apply to all content creators. There appears to be a rise of pseudo-intellectuals in the social media sphere, particularly in the African-American community. I have noticedContinue reading “April 2022 Edition”
Category Archives: Culture
March 2022 Edition
Culture & News Thoughts About Ethnicity The world is a diverse place of people, languages, beliefs, and ethnicity. Russia has more than 120 ethnic groups, the Philippines has more than 180 ethnic groups, and Nigeria has more than 250 ethnic groups. But what is ethnicity? According to the book, Introduction to Sociology 2e (2015):Continue reading “March 2022 Edition”
January 2022 Edition
Culture & News China: Portrait of a People China has a vast amount of land and people. The nation has 56 recognized ethnic groups, modern cities, and rural landscapes. View images of this nation in the book: China: Portrait of a People by Tom Carter (2008 & 2012, 637 pages). The photography reveals the author’sContinue reading “January 2022 Edition”
November 2021 Edition
Culture & News What is Race? There are those who believe that race is a social construct. And while this belief may be based in truth, the complexity of race is much deeper. It has several components: social, political, historical, cultural, and involves economics. In other words, a “social” construct that has real life consequencesContinue reading “November 2021 Edition”
October 2021 Edition
Culture & News Homefront News The U.S. has many issues on the Homefront. This month’s edition mainly features various news articles and informative videos. CNBC: Congress Must Raise Debt Limit by October 18, Treasury Secretary Yellen Warns in New Letter as Default Looms https://www.cnbc.com/2021/09/28/congress-must-raise-the-debt-limit-by-oct-18-yellen-warns.html CNN: Alabama Governor Defends Plan to use Covid-19 Relief Funds toContinue reading “October 2021 Edition”
September 2021 Edition
Photo: Malotwana Village, Botswana Happy Read a Book Day! September 6th, 2021 Culture & News Modern Etiquette The fast pace of this modern world can lead to questions about the relevancy of etiquette in our time. Do manners still matter? Are etiquette rules just a collection of stuffy unenlightened customs? Well, the simple answer isContinue reading “September 2021 Edition”
August 2021 Edition
Happy National Waffle Day! August 24th, 2021 Culture & News The History of Brunch The idea of weekend Brunch brings to mind soft jazz, mimosas, and a scrumptious menu to satisfy midday appetites. You can feast on frittatas, shrimp and grits, Belgian waffles, or the classic favorite Eggs Benedict. But how did this delightful diningContinue reading “August 2021 Edition”
May 2021 (Birthday) Edition
Hello Everyone! Sankofa Newsletter has moved to a new platform on WordPress.com and is no longer available on Blogger. I have transferred two years worth of data files to this new website and noticed some minor format issues that will be corrected over time (the previous blog editions are still readable). To my subscribers, pleaseContinue reading “May 2021 (Birthday) Edition”
March 2021 Edition
🎉Happy Read Across America Day! March 2, 2021 “To gain knowledge for the future, demands wisdom of the past.” 💖Welcome to the Sankofa Newsletter Blog! The word Sankofa originates from the Twi language of the Akan tribe of Ghana, West Africa. It means “go back andContinue reading “March 2021 Edition”
January 2021 Edition
Happy New Year 2021! “To gain knowledge for the future, demands wisdom of the past.” 💖Welcome to the Sankofa Newsletter Blog! The word Sankofa originates from the Twi language of the Akan tribe of Ghana, West Africa. It means “go back and get it.” TheContinue reading “January 2021 Edition”
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