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”
Category Archives: Religion
December 2024 Edition
Culture, History, & News A Royal Decree Over two thousand years ago, Jesus the Christ, was born in Bethlehem. The prophets long foretold of this coming messiah who would be a divine light unto the world. He would reign as King of the Jews. The confession of faith and belief in Christ as messiah isContinue reading “December 2024 Edition”
💖Repost: A Time Before Christmas Story
A Time Before Christmas Story Once upon a time, nearly three thousand years ago, a brave woman defied a wicked ruler. She hid and protected a vulnerable child, as her family members were unmercifully slaughtered, by one of their own relatives. But this is no dark fairy tale, it’s biblical history. Prophecy foretold that theContinue reading “💖Repost: A Time Before Christmas Story”
November 2020 Edition
Happy National Family Literacy Day! November 1st, 2020 “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 “November 2020 Edition”
August 2020 Edition
Happy National Lighthouse Day! August 7th, 2020 “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 getContinue reading “August 2020 Edition”
September 2019 Edition
“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 pastContinue reading “September 2019 Edition”
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