Transferring knowledge and cultural traditions to the next generation
Sankofa Youth Program
Sankofa, a Ghanaian concept "To look back to see forward"
As a rites-of-passage and leadership training, the Praise House Project invites participants who are between 12-16 to spend a week learning about the traditional role of griot - community historian and storyteller.
This one week experience will provide:
Access and guidance to resources in genealogical research, including access to national archives,
Creative mentorships with Praise House Project artists who will focus on the use of art and technology as a tool for change,
Exposure to important citywide historic sites and tours,
A chance to conduct oral history interviews with community elders.
Next dates: June 9-14, 2025
Sankofa Camp will take place during the 2025 Summer Break for the Atlanta Public Schools
Campbell-Wright HBCU Gullah Geechee Summer Internship in partnership with Morehouse College
Spend the summer emmerced in the history and culture of the Gullah Geechee people. Learn from historians, historic preservationists and activist, their efforts of repurposing sacred historic sites and their vision of freedom today.
