Author Archives: sankofaimpact
Black Riveters
The World War II iconography of Rosie the Riveter is well known—a white woman dressed...
Mar
Washington Women’s Foundation
Founded in 1995 by a group of female philanthropists, the Washington Women's Foundation (WaWF) is...
Mar
Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey
The grounds here are so impressive that it might be easy to miss this unassuming...
Mar
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was born into enslavement in 1822. Her early life was spent on a...
Mar
International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day! To celebrate, Sankofa Impact is highlighting women in history and those...
Mar
Mardi Gras Indian Queens
Today is Mardi Gras Day! The festivities signifying the final day of Carnival have a...
Mar
Black History of the Oscars
The Academy Awards are known for celebrating the talent and hard work of creatives in...
Feb
Paschal’s Restaurant
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the legendary soul food restaurant Paschal’s opened its doors in 1947.
Feb
Ta-Nehisi Coates
Ta-Nehisi Coates was born in 1975 in Baltimore, Maryland. As a youth, Coates found a...
Feb