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The Sankofa Project
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"A man can't be heard if he stops talking."
Rev. Jesse Jackson
Sankofa: Reaching back in order to move forward.
Symbol of WISDOM, KNOWLEDGE, and
the PEOPLE'S HERITAGE
The word SANKOFA is derived
from the words SAN (return), KO (go), FA (look, seek and take).
This symbolizes the Akan's quest for knowledge with the implication that the quest is based on critical examination, and intelligent
and patient investigation. The symbol is based on a mythical bird that flies forwards with its head turned backwards. This
reflects the Akan belief that the past serves as a guide for planning the future, or the wisdom in learning from the past
in building the future. The Akan believe that there must be movement with times but as the forward march proceeds, the gems
must be picked from behind and carried forward on the march. This is a symbol of the importance of gaining wisdom of learning
from the past in building for the future.
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We all have important values and ideas, things we care about
and want to share. Sometimes we feel our ideas can even change the world, and we want to let other people know how they can
join in and make all our lives better.
Therefore, we have officially issued a challenge for numerous Eastern
HBCU's to come together and help in our Aid for Africa campaign.
-The challenge is to have as many HBCU’s in the Eastern region participate
in “The Sankofa Project” as possible.
Ú-Each Institution is
asked to raise $5,000 for their institution by March 1, 2006.
*Keep in mind…
this is a project that requires you to think outside of the box!
Ú-The School
that raises the highest amount of money and/or aid will be allowed to have three
representatives travel to Africa for our presentation to hospitals, schools, villages, and churches.
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-This activity will allow the African American community to work together for a worthwhile project.
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challenge requires you to use all of your surrounding resources.
Remember… The sky is the limit!
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Ghana, West Africa
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Mission Statement
The purpose of “The Sankofa Project”
is to assist Africa in a lifelong effort to end poverty and fatal diseases. “The
Sankofa Project” is a benefit that will bring the African American community together for a common purpose. The money
raised will be used to provide assistance to churches, families, and schools in Africa. The combination of HBCU’s will stand as a united front
in a lifelong campaign for partnership, sisterhood, and brotherhood in the
African American Community.
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