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Poetry at Sankofa... April 18, 2008, 3-6:00 pm
Howard University Poetry Showcase - Sponsored by Poutre'  April 19th, 2008, 6:30-9:30  Black Women's Poetry & Patriarchy April 25, 2008, 7-9pm Sterling Brown Poetry Society- Howard University Open Mic May 2, 2008, 7-9:30 Books for Timbuktu Open Mic This open mic Sankofa event will encourage students to read exerpts by African writers as well as share self-written pieces that honor Africa or Black writers. Entry Fee: at least ONE BOOK by an African author - there will be a prize for the person that brings the most books by an African writer. Arts Under the Stars at Sankofa Every Friday 7 - 9pm Starting May...TBA |
A Community Conversation
3 Wednesdays, Ap. 23, 30, May 7
From 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Viewing of a clip from "Chisholm '72 - Unbossed and Unbought"
Panelists of artists/writers leading the discussion:
Layfayette Gilchrist, Muscian has released a new album, 3, on Hyena Records is a product of his
upbringing: beat-driven compositions with special attention to
improvisation. 
Akili Ron Anderson is a lifetime
resident of Washington, DC. He has successfully practiced as a full time visual artist for
more than thirty years. 
Valerie Maynard, Expresses spirituality in public works in stone,
wood, metal and ceramics.
Deanne Samuels,
An active member of the community, chairperson of Trinidad & Tobago
women committee, and executive director of Caribbean Students
Scholarship Funds Inc.
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Day II - Wednesday April 30, 2008
From 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Panelists of scholars and community activists leading
the discussion:
Greg Thomas, Professor at Syracuse University, author of the book The Sexual Demon of Colonial Power:
Pan-African Embodiment and the Erotic Schemes of Empire ( Indiana
University Press, 2007).
Leo Edwards, Devoted his life by
intensifying cultural relations between the African Diaspora and North America,
in addition to being a cultural organizer and connoisseur of African-American art. Edwards has been
recognized for his work by the numerous awards received from the government of
Jamaica, Howard University and Mayor of Washington DC to name a few.
