Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Herit Fire on the Beach Discover a valuable gem of information on Richard Etheridge and his all Black crew of surfmen in the U.S. Life-Saving Service (LSS) on Pea Island, North Carolina. Fire on the Beach: Recovering the Lost Story of Richard Etheridge and the Pea IslandContinue reading “💖Happy Juneteenth! Fire on the Beach”
Category Archives: History
June 2025 Edition
Culture, History, & 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 areContinue reading “June 2025 Edition”
🍎Repost: The Days of Hoover, Here Again?
*Synopsis: J. Edgar Hoover was FBI director for 48 years. He exercised power over Washington elites, Hollywood actors, and everyday people as America’s top cop. Much of this power was gained through unconstitutional searches and secret files. Currently, there are allegations that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has engaged in collusion with Big Tech socialContinue reading “🍎Repost: The Days of Hoover, Here Again? “
🍎Special Edition: The Days of Hoover, Here Again?
*Synopsis: J. Edgar Hoover was FBI director for 48 years. He exercised power over Washington elites, Hollywood actors, and everyday people as America’s top cop. Much of this power was gained through unconstitutional searches and secret files. Currently, there are allegations that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has engaged in collusion with Big Tech socialContinue reading “🍎Special Edition: The Days of Hoover, Here Again? “
🍎Bonus Book Review: The Kushite Prince Akinidad & The Roman-Kushite War
*Notice: This book review contains spoilers. The Kushite Prince Akinidad & The Roman-Kushite War The Kingdom of Kush in Nubia was a powerful ancient civilization located in modern-day Sudan. The Nubian homeland was just south of Egypt (Kemet) and the two countries shared a long geo-political history. In the 8th century B.C.E. (744 B.C.E.- 714 B.C.E.),Continue reading “🍎Bonus Book Review: The Kushite Prince Akinidad & The Roman-Kushite War”
December 2021 Edition
Culture & News Black Victorians The reign of Queen Victoria gave rise to the Victorian era (1840-1900) in England. This time-period was characterized by imperial wealth, colonial wars, chattel slavery, emancipation, and African diplomatic envoys. The book: Black Victorians/Black Victoriana, 222 pages, Edited by Gretchen, Holbrook, & Gerzina, 2003) explores these issues through the African-descentContinue reading “December 2021 Edition”
💖Bonus Book Review: The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans
*Notice: This book review contains spoilers. The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans The land of Nubia (also known as Kush) was a powerful ancient civilization located in modern-day Sudan. The Nubian homeland was just south of Egypt (Kemet) and the two countries share a long geo-political history. In the 8th century B.C.E. (744Continue reading “💖Bonus Book Review: The Mysterious Queen of Nubia Who Defeated the Romans”
June 2021 Edition
Happy Juneteenth, June 19th, 2021! Culture & News When the Moors Ruled in Europe The Moors invaded Spain in 711 C.E. and established a powerful religious empire in the Al Andalus region, which includes the cities of Granada, Corboda, and Toledo. Their rule lasted for over 500 years. The documentary: When the Moors Ruled inContinue reading “June 2021 Edition”
April 2021 Edition
Happy National Peach Cobbler Day! April 13th, 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.” The Akan people believe theContinue reading “April 2021 Edition”
February 2021 Edition
Happy Black History Month! “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.” The Akan people believe the past and the future areContinue reading “February 2021 Edition”
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