The Sankofa Collaborative Weekly Resource

The past does not always remain buried. Thanks to the persistence of historians, archeologists, researchers and dedicated community advocates, we are offered glimpses into the lives, and deaths, of those who came before us.

THE PAST, UNCOVERED

Temple researchers traced the origins of enslaved people who escaped to Philly through the Underground Railroad | The City Reporter, October 2026

Jamestown Rediscovery | Historic Jamestowne, viewed October 2026

Study Tracks Origins of 19th-Century Africans Left on Atlantic Island | Archaeology Magazine, July 2026

Upcoming Events

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.

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.

Additional opportunities to engage with history can be found on the New Jersey Historical Commission's New Jersey Black History Events List.

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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.

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