This week's curated articles remind us that U.S. history cannot be considered in a vacuum. | |
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Re-visioning America
Multiple Exhibits and Events through February 2027
| Inspired by the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Re-visioning America is a community-based and collaborative initiative that invites contemplation of the past, present, and possible futures of the American nation through the lens of art. | | | |
Eventbrite - Timbuctoo Historical Society presents 200 Years of Timbuctoo - Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Burlington County Historical Society, Burlington, NJ. Find event and ticket information. | | | 2026 Native Knowledge 360° Teach-In - Teaching for Change | Hosted at the National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. 10th Annual Native Knowledge 360° Teach-In Cultural Sovereignty on Saturday, September 26, 2026 9:00AM - 2:30PM ET. This event will be hosted IN PERSON in Washington, D.C. | | | |
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The 9th Slave Dwelling Project Conference
October 1-3, 2026
North Charleston, SC
| With an engaging Keynote Address by Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson, a performance by Aunt Pearlie Sue and the Gullah Kinfolk, a Revolutionary Harbor Boat Tour, an Exclusive Overnight at IAAM , as well as presentations by many notable scholars and historians, the 9th national SDP Conference offers the opportunity to participate in informative and enlightening sessions in Charleston, SC. | | | | 2026 New Jersey History Conference | New Jersey Historical Commission presents 2026 New Jersey History Conference - Friday, October 30, 2026 at Kean University STEM Building, Union, NJ. | | | Does your organization have an upcoming event that aligns with the Sankofa Collaborative’s mission? Send the registration page link and the image you would like used to sstephens1622@gmail.com at least 10 days prior to the event and we will include it in our Weekly Resource. | | Support the Sankofa Collaborative! | | |
We hope that our workshops and e-newsletter have strengthened and inspired you to learn more about, present, and discuss the complex and difficult issues in the history and current experiences of African American citizens of New Jersey and of the United States.
Please consider making a donation to help the Collaborative continue its work. You can make a gift using the link below or you can mail your contribution to the Sankofa Collaborative, P.O. Box 77234, Trenton, NJ 08628. Thank you for your support!
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The Sankofa Collaborative helps people learn about, understand, and discuss African American history in schools, museums, libraries, civic groups, and other settings.
The Collaborative is the work of four New Jersey organizations - 1804 Consultants, The New Jersey Historical Society, Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, and the William Trent House Museum. Our programs and website are made possible through generous grants from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, the New Jersey Historical Commission, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Patient First.
| | | | | Sankofa, a word from the Twi language of Ghana, translates to "go back and get it." It is often depicted by a bird with its body facing forward and its head turned back, holding a precious egg. This and other Sankofa symbols remind us of the importance of learning from the past. | | | | |
