Her grounding and character, exemplified by the Ghanaian Sankofa bird of her adopted second home, shine through in everything she experiences along the way.More than that, however, this book offers the reader a unique opportunity to ...
Like the metaphorical bird that gives the novel its name, Sankofa expresses the importance of reaching back to knowledge gained in the past and bringing it into the present to address universal questions of race and belonging, the overseas ...
Success factors of young African American women at a historically Black college. Westport, CT: Praeger Publishers. Shavers, M. C., & Moore, J. L., III. (2014). Black female voices: Self-presentation strategies in doctoral programs at ...
... it was Robert's assurance that was attractive. I let him choose and choose, until I became like one of those religious people with their mantra tattooed on their wrist: What would Robert do? This instinct to confide in him,
SANKOFA is a book of African folktales, proverbs, poetry & wise sayings stemming from the African tradition of the griots. The folktales & proverbs in SANKOFA weaves imaginative myths, offers...
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SANKOFA is included in the African Symbols collection.
The volumes rose within the context of preparing the meeting in July 2024 by remembering the founding members of the CIRCLE.
Like the metaphorical bird that gives the novel its name, Sankofa expresses the importance of reaching back to knowledge gained in the past and bringing it into the present to address universal questions of race and belonging, the overseas ...
"Sankofa" is the story of the West African bird whose name means "go back and fetch it." Sankofa represents the past, present and future.
The sankofa bird looked back over its shoulder as it flew forward justifying its meaning - one can not move intelligently into the future without paying attention to the past.
Sankofa: Learning from Hindsight is autobiographical and presents a cross-cultural perspective growing up in Ghana and living in different countries.
Sankofa means to reach back and retrieve it, although this work barely scratches the surface of what we need to go back and retrieve. African culture is very rich and diverse.
This thoughtful picture book also includes a recipe for jollof rice. "Adjepong has crafted a delectable story that blends food history and Ghanaian culture.
"Sankofa" is a collection of poetry, hymns, spirituals, and quotes that celebrate the African American experience.
This collection of over 100 inspirational africentric stories of power, hope, and joy will appeal to all races. Stories about biblical events, African history, family, education, nature, and famous African...
SANKOFA is included in the African Symbols collection.
... knowledge transfer ” processes ( from " greater " to perceived " lesser ... appreciating the importance of local knowledge in the development of local ... Appreciating the Past in Planning the Future of Early Childhood Education , Care ...