Sankofa Conference
Rooted in the Akan (Ghana) concept of "it is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind," the annual Sankofa Conference promotes unity, discussion, and understanding through workshops, guest speakers, and cultural programming.
Sankofa Conference
Hosted by Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg's Multicultural Center, the conference empowers participants to learn, appreciate, and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of people of African descent.
Key aspects of the conference:
- Purpose: To connect with African history and traditions to inform the present and shape the future, often addressing themes of re-Afrikanization and cultural identity.
- Activities: The conference typically features workshops on topics such as leadership, cultural differences, and social issues, along with keynote addresses from experts, educators, and activists.
- Target Audience: Originally designed for students, the conference has grown to include community members, educators, and professionals seeking to engage with Black history.
- Timing: Often held in February to coincide with Black History Month, the conference is a staple of cultural programming at Bloomsburg.
News
Sankofa Conference urges students to trade excuses for results
Bloomsburg
Keynote on personal ownership and time management anchored a day of sessions on mental health, community support, and thriving beyond the classroom.
MLK Jr. Commemoration, Sankofa Conference highlight Bloomsburg's Black History Month programming
Bloomsburg
BLOOMSBURG — Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg will host a variety of events in observance of Black History Month. CU-Bloomsburg's Multicultural Center will hold a 30th anniversary celebration on...
Nyle Fort gives keynote address at 27th annual Sankofa Conference
Bloomsburg
Nyle Fort gave the keynote address at BU’s 27th annual Sankofa Conference. The address, “Critical Race Theory: A Country in Crisis,” focused on what critical race theory is and why it is so important...
Record turnout for annual Sankofa Conference
Bloomsburg
More than 250 students representing nine different schools made this year’s Sankofa Conference at Bloomsburg University the largest yet. Headlined by Yusef Salaam, one of the exonerated Central Park...
