Sankofa On Stage featuring THE PIANO LESSON
On Friday, June 18, 2010, the Drama Department at Sankofa Freedom Academy headed by Zulu Facilitator, Sis. Brown performed Sankofa On Stage: The Piano Lesson. This play was written by honored ancestor, August Wilson. In the play, a sister and brother argue over what the legacy of their family should be. Should they opt to sell a piano that has been in their family for generations like the brother, Boy Willie suggests or should they keep it to remember to never again allow the pain of slavery and racism to tear them apart like sister Berniece insists. These parts were powerfully played by Nubians Antonio Dill and Erina White. The cast was an array of youth and elders, upper school and lower school. Lower School Students from Zulu and Songhai provided a high energy opening. Baba El, Cultural Movement Facilitator choreographed routines that helped to set a serious yet jubilant tone for the play. Zulu Facilitator, Sis. Sarah led The Chorus with Scholars from all of the lower school. They helped to tell the story in rhyming verse at important intervals. Behind the scenes, Mama Malaika, Sis. Dasha and Sis. Nia supplied sound, set design and lighting support.
In her closing remarks, Dr. Mama Ayesha Imani congratulated Sis. Brown and all of the cast and crew. She expressed how proud she was of this production and all of the great works that have been produced in our first year of Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School and her great hopes to accomplish even more next year. Good Job! Good Job!
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Zulu Hughes’ Farmers’ Market
On Wednesday June 9, 2010, Zulu Hughes held a Farmers’ Market in Harambee Hall during lunchtime and dismissal. They sold fruits and vegetables that were locally grown to emphasize the importance of healthful eating. They encouraged Scholars and Staff to take a break from the vending machines and purchase fresh fruits instead. If sales were any indication, it was a hit! By the end of the day, the only items left were a few broccoli stalks. When asked, the Zulus said that they enjoyed providing such tasty alternatives to what they get every day.
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Yoruba Garden Move Up Celebration
On June 21, 2010, the Mighty Nation of Yoruba moved up in an extra special ceremony in Harambee Hall. Mama Renee Sis. K & Bro. Shawn proudly gave each Scholar a certificate or graduation as well as a certificate of achievement for their strongest subjects. Then, the former nation of Yoruba performed an ode to the first grade singing that “If we can make it there, we’ll make it anywhere!”
As a finale, they showed off their superb counting skills by doing the Cupid Shuffle. Parents and loved ones came to proudly show their support of their little ones stepping up in a big way.
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