Sankofa Conference

Theme:

ReAfrikanization in a Changing World:
Nationbuilding Strategies for Organizing Family and Community

April 7 – 9, 2023

CONFERENCE ISSUES:

  • What is an appropriate definition of “Nationbuilding” given the historical, philosophic, political, economic and cultural conditions/constraints of Afrikans in the Americas?
  • What lessons and strategies do the historic models of “Nationbuilding” in ancient and traditional Afrika provide for us today?
  • What lessons and actionable principles can be learned from the liberation movements of the mid to late twentieth century?
  • What are the specific social/political/economic conditions of Afrikans in America that warrant “Nationbuilding” strategies and action?
  • What is an appropriate definition of strategy?
  • What current theorists, activists, historians, philosophers/thinkers, elders… have made substantive and concrete/palpable/working…contributions to the current dialogue and institution building… efforts?

WORKSHOP TRACKS INCLUDE:

REAFRIKANIZATION:
  • An Afrikan Perspective on History and Identity: The Historical Spirocycle
  • Onyame Nhye-hyee – A Paradigm of ReAfrikanization, Nationbuilding and Family Development   / Ankobea Leadership Training Retreat
  • Gender Session:  Role of Afrikan men/women in the establishment and maintenance of substantive personal relationships and Community Development

FAMILY & INSTITUTION DEVELOPMENT:

  • Family in Nationbuilding: Definition, Formation, organization, Mission and Accountability
  • Organization and Institutional Formation, Mission, Strategy and in Facilitating Nationbuilding
  • Development, Role and Strategies of Community Institutions in Nationbuilding

NATIONBUILDING:

  • Nationbuilding in Times of Social Crisis
  • Nationbuilding: Definitions and Strategic Actions
  • Implementation and Accountability

FOCUS GROUPS:

  • Health
  • Technology
  • TBA

CONFERENCE FEES:

Weekend (Sankofa Journal included in weekend fee)
Adult – $175
Student/Senior – $100
Youth (13 – 17) – $85
Child – $55

Per Day
Adult – $100
Student/Senior – $55
Youth (13 – 17) – $50
Children – $35

For Inquiries or Registration:

Call 202-838-7701 or send us an email at [email protected]
Contact Ankobea  P.O. Box 4521 • Washington, D.C. 20010

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