Learning Experience
Photo: A teacher (Soda Lo) brings her students to an African American History museum in New Orleans.
Photo: A teacher (Soda Lo) brings her students to an African American History museum in New Orleans.
A Few Words from Clint Smith
Photo: Assetou Kante recites a piece written by Clint Smith titled, "An Inquiry."
Photo: Assetou Kante recites a piece written by Clint Smith titled, "An Inquiry."
New Orleans Tune
Photo: Every so often, a group of singers pass by and perform "Iko Iko" by The Dixie Cups, a song that's well-known in New Orleans.
Photo: Every so often, a group of singers pass by and perform "Iko Iko" by The Dixie Cups, a song that's well-known in New Orleans.
Frederick Douglass Speaks
Photo: Posing as Frederick Douglass, Timothy Whitsel criticizes the celebration of Independence Day while discrimination is present.
Photo: Posing as Frederick Douglass, Timothy Whitsel criticizes the celebration of Independence Day while discrimination is present.
Afro-Pop Like No Other
Photo: Sankofa's Afro-Pop Dancers sway their hips to the beat of "Dosabado" by DJ Arafat.
Photo: Sankofa's Afro-Pop Dancers sway their hips to the beat of "Dosabado" by DJ Arafat.
"Can't Fix What Was Never Broken"
Photo: Emely Nuñez recites "Hair" by Elizabeth Acevedo, a poem about African daughters embracing their natural curls.
Photo: Emely Nuñez recites "Hair" by Elizabeth Acevedo, a poem about African daughters embracing their natural curls.
Afro-Cuban Star
Photo: Alicia Coleman dances while performing "Quimbara," by Afro-Cuban artist Celia Cruz.
Photo: Alicia Coleman dances while performing "Quimbara," by Afro-Cuban artist Celia Cruz.
A Little Love From The Temptations
Photo: Micah Contee performs "My Girl" with Joris Van Straelen and Jacques Wilson.
Photo: Micah Contee performs "My Girl" with Joris Van Straelen and Jacques Wilson.
Rock On, Aretha
Photo: Tanesha McFadden belts out "Rock Steady" by Aretha Franklin.
Photo: Tanesha McFadden belts out "Rock Steady" by Aretha Franklin.
Songs For The Soul
Photo: As another tribute to Aretha Franklin, Abby Russell hits all the high notes of "Ain't No Way."
Photo: As another tribute to Aretha Franklin, Abby Russell hits all the high notes of "Ain't No Way."
Dancing To Poetry
Photo: Alanna Sibrian balances on one leg during a dance to Roshawyna Chambers' recitation of "Strange Fruit" by Billie Holiday.
Photo: Alanna Sibrian balances on one leg during a dance to Roshawyna Chambers' recitation of "Strange Fruit" by Billie Holiday.
The Preacher Conducts
Photo: DeAndre Johnson, preacher and conductor, leads the choir as they sing.
Photo: DeAndre Johnson, preacher and conductor, leads the choir as they sing.
How Excellent!
Photo: Abby Russell sings "How Excellent" while Kayla Melendez signs lyrics.
Photo: Abby Russell sings "How Excellent" while Kayla Melendez signs lyrics.
Song of a Hero
Photo: Che Moorhead channels his inner Aaron Neville in the jazz piece titled, "Hercules."
Photo: Che Moorhead channels his inner Aaron Neville in the jazz piece titled, "Hercules."
Purple Mist
Photo: Pop medley dancers perform under purple light, surrounded by clouds of mist.
Photo: Pop medley dancers perform under purple light, surrounded by clouds of mist.
Gather Around, Everyone!
Photo: Sankofa dancers form a circle, shifting to the beat of the pop medley while Tierra Lawrence, Rose Vilmar, and Berkit Getachew take center stage.
Photo: Sankofa dancers form a circle, shifting to the beat of the pop medley while Tierra Lawrence, Rose Vilmar, and Berkit Getachew take center stage.
Floss For Now
Photo: Alanna Sibrian and the cast do the floss dance while she shows smooth vocals in "Made for Now" by Janet Jackson and Daddy Yankee.
Photo: Alanna Sibrian and the cast do the floss dance while she shows smooth vocals in "Made for Now" by Janet Jackson and Daddy Yankee.
Tap Away
Photo: Miles Brown taps his heart out for the last act of the night.
Photo: Miles Brown taps his heart out for the last act of the night.
Fashion Show
Photo: Dennis Tsitsiwu and Amina King greet the audience during African fashion show.
Photo: Dennis Tsitsiwu and Amina King greet the audience during African fashion show.
Black National Anthem
Photo: The Sankofa cast members lift their hands as they sing the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by James Weldon Johnson, with the audience.
Photo: The Sankofa cast members lift their hands as they sing the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by James Weldon Johnson, with the audience.