Every Tuesday at 4:00pm ET we come together to learn, explore, and discuss Black history and culture. The Sankofa series is charged with raising awareness of Black history and culture, sparking thought-provoking conversation, and celebrating Black culture.
Tuesday, Nov. 23 – President’s Council for Racial Equity (PCRE) Book Club: We will discuss selected chapters from this month’s book club read: Clint Smith’s How the Word is Passed. You can borrow the book from your nearest Queens Library or pick up a FREE copy from Langston Hughes Library at 100-01 Northern Blvd., Corona, NY 11368 while supplies last.
Tuesday, Nov. 30 – Intergenerational Conversations: Passing the Torch: Join our intergenerational conversation around the wishes, desires and concerns that must be shared as we navigate through life together. Hosted by Wendy Petties, CEO of Simmer, LLC, a Personal and Professional Development Company.
Tuesday, Dec. 7 – A Name to Know: Sarah Webster Fabio: Let’s talk about Sarah Webster Fabio, a poet, educator, and scholar who played a pivotal role in the Black Arts Movement in the 1960s with her passion for Black expression and activism.
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Black Genealogy | DNA Testing and African, American and Caribbean Ancestry
Join the genealogy masterclass with Paul Crooks as he explores the strengths and weaknesses of tracing African origins…
Tracing Your Ancestry | Emancipation and the Slave Compensation Records
Paul Crooks explores reparations through the lens of his ancestry research drawing on his research into the 1834…
Black Ancestry | Tracing Ancestors Back to the 1860s
Paul Crooks is a seminal figure in African Caribbean genealogy, initiating vital research in the 1990s. His groundbreaking…
Colorism Origins | Secrets of the 1817 Slave Registers
Paul Crooks from Ancestry Talks will provide insight into the roots of colorism, stemming from his research into…
Fostering with Bromley information session – August 2024
A free and informal online session to learn more about becoming a foster carer and fostering with Bromley….
Black Ancestry | Tracing Ancestors Back to Early 1800s
Paul Crooks is a pivotal figure in the field of African Caribbean genealogy, having spearheaded essential research efforts…
Black Ancestry | DNA Testing for African Roots
Join the genealogy masterclass with Paul Crooks as he explores the extent to which DNA testing can help…
Fostering with Bromley information session – September 2024
A free and informal online session to learn more about becoming a foster carer and fostering with Bromley….