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SANKOFA Sankofa: Belafonte Legacy Foundation is a social justice organization founded by Harry Belafonte
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When two of the greats keep working together, you pay careful attention to what it is they are making and why they are m...
04/09/2026

When two of the greats keep working together, you pay careful attention to what it is they are making and why they are making it.

Equal Justice Initiative

Shoutout Brian Stevenson & Hank Willis Thomas

The who’s who of making the world a better place. ✊…and that’s what a SANKOFA.ORG event is all about.
03/12/2026

The who’s who of making the world a better place. ✊
…and that’s what a SANKOFA.ORG event is all about.

BERNARD LAFAYETTE 1950-2026 🤍Until we meet again…
03/10/2026

BERNARD LAFAYETTE 1950-2026 🤍

Until we meet again…

An unforgettable night of music, storytelling, and community.On March 1, 2026, Sankofa.org gathered artists, organizers,...
03/09/2026

An unforgettable night of music, storytelling, and community.
On March 1, 2026, Sankofa.org gathered artists, organizers, and cultural leaders for a special Listening Event, an intimate cultural salon where music met movement and conversation met purpose. Through live performances, dialogue, and shared reflection, the evening celebrated the power of art to inspire action and bring people together.
With incredible contributions from artists and changemakers including Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Dominique DiPrima, Chuck D, Danny Glover, Dolores Huerta, and Shepard Fairey, the night honored the deep connection between culture and social change.
Rooted in the legacy of Harry Belafonte, Sankofa.org continues to create spaces where artists and organizers come together to imagine and build a more just world.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this powerful evening. The work — and the music — continues. ✊🏽🎶

All photos by Todd Westphal

NATIONAL SPEAKERS FORUM presents ART & ACTIVISM: The Belafonte LegacyJoin us for an incredible night in Cincinnati!
03/03/2026

NATIONAL SPEAKERS FORUM presents
ART & ACTIVISM: The Belafonte Legacy

Join us for an incredible night in Cincinnati!

On March 1st, we celebrate what would have been Harry Belafonte’s 99th heavenly birthday. 🕊️A revolutionary artist, cult...
03/02/2026

On March 1st, we celebrate what would have been Harry Belafonte’s 99th heavenly birthday. 🕊️

A revolutionary artist, cultural strategist, and unwavering freedom fighter, Harry Belafonte understood that art was never just entertainment, it was a tool for transformation. From the Civil Rights Movement and standing alongside Dr. King, to amplifying global struggles for justice, he used his voice, platform, and resources in service of collective liberation.

His legacy reminds us that culture moves people, and people move history.

At Sankofa.org, we carry that forward every day, harnessing storytelling, music, and art to confront injustice, train the next generation of organizers, and build a more just and connected world. We go back to get what was forgotten, and we bring it forward with purpose.

Happy 99th heavenly birthday, Harry. Your song is still being sung. ✨

02/18/2026

Two instances of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson performing his iconic ‘I am! Somebody!’ chant.

1963 Civil Rights Rally
1972 Sesame Street broadcast

🤍 REV. JESSE JACKSON 🤍Oct. 1941 - Feb. 2026 and beyond.
02/18/2026

🤍 REV. JESSE JACKSON 🤍
Oct. 1941 - Feb. 2026 and beyond.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH - LOOKING FORWARDWeek one: Fine Art
02/04/2026

BLACK HISTORY MONTH - LOOKING FORWARD
Week one: Fine Art

02/03/2026

Here’s to the artists who refuse to stay silent ✊

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New York, NY

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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(212) 497-3482

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