It has been one year since Sankofa Impact embarked on a month-long pilgrimage with the UW Honors Program aboard the bus students affectionately named the “Sankofaship.” The Honors: American South journey traced the legacies of enslavement, racial terror, the Civil Rights Movement, mass incarceration, and contemporary abolition activism across eight Southern states.
We began in Galveston for Juneteenth and ended in Washington, D.C. a month later. Along the way, we experienced every emotion, endured sweltering heat, and shared what many described as a life-changing experience.
This July 4th, we welcomed the group back to the Sankofa Impact office for a Sankofaship reunion. Together, we reflected on the impact of the trip and heard powerful updates about where participants are today. All agreed: the journey was transformative—and it continues to shape their lives both inside and outside the classroom.
We could not be more proud.
