Sankofa Programs
Sankofa: The College Leadership Seminar
This project develops community leadership among one of our community’s most valuable resources, the college educated population. This is accomplished through a 12-15 week process that fosters self-transformation by challenging students to deal with issues relevant to their community in the context of personal responsibility.
Sankofa, Tomorrow’s Answer: The K-12 project
This project develops strong-minded, pro-active, responsible youth who grow to take leadership roles in the community, through a process similar to that experienced on the collegiate level. These sessions are facilitated by college students who have matriculated through the Sankofa program.
Brief Overview of Current Local Programs and Past Initiatives
Saturday School
Sisters Circle
Brothers Circle
Dollar-a-Day Plan
Spare Change Drive
Creative Liberation Program
Sankofa Community Jump-offs
Tomorrow’s Answer High School Program
Liberation Saturday Fundraiser
My Voice My Power Youth Summit, collaboration w/ Community Empowerment Association
Grassroots Organizing with Local Leaders in Pgh. Board of Edu; Miller School, PAPV, Mbongi, RTAC, NAACP, PTEP, Center for Victims of Violent Crime, Nu Afrikans, A.L.I.A.
Homewood Sankofa Forums
For more information go online
www. sankofaempowerment. org www. myspace. com/pghsankofa
Music
African Groit f/ the drum, spoken word,Liberating Hip Hop f/ the sounds of Chen Lo, Liberation Family, Creative Liberation,True Dialect(Philly),Dead Prez, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Nas, Local Hip Hop Acts that are making Good Music Charon Don, Jasiri X, Angel Eye, Classic 1824, etc
Movies
Documentaries...Life & Debt, The Farm, All Power to the People, Malcom X, After Innocense, Seize the Time, Black Is..., Tongues Untied,The Brothels,Favela Rising, Without the King, Earthlings, The Business of Being Born, etc
Movies:
Sankofa, Amistad, The Middle Passage,etc
Television
TV is destroying the minds of the youth!!!!
BET is Hypocrisy
Young Girls are getting a false since of self-esteem from these videos
Books
Autobiography of Leroi Jones,
Black Music,AWAKENING THE NATURAL GENIUS IN THE BLACK CHILD,Blueprint for Black Power,DEVELOPMENTAL PYCHOLOGY OF THE BLACK CHILD,Testing African American Students
The Maroon Within Us: Selected Essays on African American Community Socialization,Destruction of Black Civilization : Great Issues of a Race from 4500 B.C to 2000 A.D.,Culture Bandits,The Black Holocaust,
Black Students/Middle Class Teachers
Criitical Issues in Educating African American Youth
,YURUGU,Introduction to Black Studies,From Miseducation to Education,Know Thy Self,Heal Thyself for Health and Longevity
Heroes
Our Ancestors: Ture, Nkrumah, Huey P, Biko, Lumumba, Kenyatta, Cabral, Hamer, Lorde, Truth, Tubman, Nzinga, Hepshetsut, Diop, Chaka, Political Prisoner (known and unknown), Children our promise for 2morrow, Babies our Future, Matyrs, folks that gave their lives for our liberation!
The Sankofa Journey
Is one of self-discovery and recovery.
Through our programs we focus on various
aspects of our conditioning.
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Sankofa Community Empowerment Is...
A think Tank
A community Conduit
A mobilization mechanism
A support Group
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Develop Leadership
Cultural/Political Consciousness
Be Part of an Family
Our Pittsburgh Programs Include:
Leadership Think Tanks-University of Pittsburgh
Sista Circle-Monthly
African-Centered Saturday School-Summer
>>>>See Blog for Updates/Announcements
Sankofa’s Mission:
The mission of Sankofa Community Empowerment, Inc. is to educe and empower people of African descent to change the condition of our deteriorating communities. We exist to restore the spirit of our people and aid in the development of the critical leadership needed to save our community from the systematic oppression we face.
Sankofa’s Vision:
The vision of Sankofa Community Empowerment, Inc. is to mobilize Black communities while creating a sense of urgency surrounding the various issues that plague people of African descent. SCE will develop culturally relevant and socially practical educational models that cultivate community based leadership.
SCE’s network continues to provide support and guidance to Black communities throughout the Diaspora. Our collective works to link diverse members of the Black community to combat our most pressing issues. These issues are addressed by adhering to the principle of Sankofa. Currently in sites throughout Pennsylvania and New York, Sankofa continues in its commitment to work for the liberation of African people.
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Who I'd like to meet:
SCE members from other sites such as New York, Philly and Penn State, Liberation Family, Creative Liberation Family,
College Students, Socio-Cultural Leaders, Organizers, Activists, Political Prisoners (known and unknown), folks that have been to our sessions, folks that want to know about sessions, folks that appreciate what we are doing to uplift our people.
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I truly appreciate you kind and encouraging words... There is alot of work that must be done in the community at-large with or with out the establishment assistance... Power to the people... because the power is in the people to bring about the changes we seek...
PSO Community Partners Presents ISAAC HAYES Heinz Hall - Live in Concert Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:00 PM
Tickets start at: $21. 50
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Bruce arrived on the comedy scene with a natural talent that eventually garnered the highest ratings ever as host for (BET) on its tenth anniversary Comic View program. He is so good at comedy he makes it look effortless.
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I truly appreciate you kind and encouraging words... There is alot of work that must be done in the community at-large with or with out the establishment assistance... Power to the people... because the power is in the people to bring about the changes we seek...
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PSO Community Partners Presents
ISAAC HAYES
Heinz Hall - Live in Concert
Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:00 PM
Tickets start at: $21.50
Tickets on sale now!
Spend a night with Isaac Hayes and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
conducted by Lawrence Loh
with a special performance by the winner of the renowned 2008 Sphinx Competition Danielle Belew Nesmith
A VIP reception with Isaac Hayes
will be held before the show and includes the best concert seating
VIP tickets are limited and cost $112.50
For questions contact Royal Tribe Music at 412.657.3327
When purchasing your ticket please use the promotional code 6896
Click Here To Get Tickets Now
A portion of the proceeds benefit Royal Tribe Music at-risk youth art programs
BRUCE BRUCE - Comedy Show
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Byham Theater, Downtown
Tickets: $38 - $48
You are officially invited to the funniest comedy show of 2008
The Bruce Bruce Comedy Show starring Bruce Bruce with special guests
Will E Robo and Cocoa Brown.
All comedians want to be funny, but few can be described as
truly hilarious.
Bruce can claim the exlusive ability to make audiences
break into laughter not only during his performances, but
also for hours afterwards as they recall the things he says.
Bruce arrived on the comedy scene with a natural talent that eventually
garnered the highest ratings ever as host for (BET) on its tenth anniversary
Comic View program. He is so good at comedy he makes it look effortless.
With a passion for his craft, he infects his fans with laughter, leaving them
wanting more.
Don't miss The Bruce Bruce Comedy Show!!
For more information on this event click here
Peace to all! I am working on a case of police corruption and murder for an innocent death row inmate name Jimmy Dennis...similar causes of the JenaSix conspiracy if anyone is interested in information or how to get involved please e-mail me at Justice4JimmyPa@yahoo.com
Thanks!
Erica
-Director of Pa Chapter of Justice for Jimmy
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