The Great Sankofa!
~400 Years Ago...my people were divided.
I'm proud to share a project to ensure that within the next 400 years, we are fully united!
We're starting with a "Village-driven trip to Ghana" this August (and/or possibly the last week of December).
Our plan is simple:
Throw a major event to create awareness as well as raise funds to get as many people to Ghana as possible.
Our event will be on Juneteenth (Wed. June 19th, 2019) in Detroit. It will be a celebration of both African & African-American culture!
By starting now whether we're able to take this trip with ~10 people or 1,000+ people - we succeed, because by beginning this journey now we know we will ultimately get to where we're going!
We’re reaching out to all our people, several possible partnering organizations and supporters to amplify the possibilities (and we’re hoping that you’ll help us connect whatever dots you know of as well as spread the word!)
If you or anyone you know has expressed wanting to go to Africa - this is for you (or them)...Please pass it along so that folks know.
If you know of any great Black musicians, artists, intellectuals, poets, comedians, etc. Please let us know https://www.greatsankofa.com/joinus/
If you know of any organizations (grass root, community-based, corporations, NGOs, religious, non-profit, etc.) that we should be aware of or that we should seek to partner with - please share.
There's a ton we intend to accomplish with little time, but with you and your support we're confident in what we'll ultimately do - thank you!
CPhT
5 年Hi Kwaku, I am interested in going to Ghana.? I completed the brief form on The Great Sankofa site back in June but I didn't hear back from anyone.? Is Dec. 26th the arrival date, Is there a host hotel, should I just book my flight and lodging on my own???
Project Manager @ King County Wastewater Treatment Division, Climate & Sustainability Focused.
5 年I’m interested!
CEO & Founder of Joyfilled Educational Services LLC | Passionate Literacy Advocate
6 年Yes, this is his 1st visit.
CEO & Founder of Joyfilled Educational Services LLC | Passionate Literacy Advocate
6 年He’s traveling with a group from Chicago affiliated with the Earth center. They’ve been traveling through Ghana, Togo, Bokino Faso, and are currently in Mali. They are staying in villages and getting a REAL feel of day to day life. I’m proud of him and can’t wait for ALL the stories he will have to share.
Customer Success Manager | Sales Executive | Driving Growth and Client Satisfaction | Nonprofit Co-Founder
6 年Wonderful! I am very interested. Ghana is on my vision board. I am visiting in 2020 so this year I am planning.?