Diversity Initiatives - Sankofa Awards
“The
concept of SANKOFA is derived from King Adinkera of the Akan people
of West Afrika. SANKOFA is expressed in the Akan language as "se wo
were fi na wosan kofa a yenki." Literally translated it means "it
is not taboo to go back and fetch what you forgot". "Sankofa"
teaches us that we must go back to our roots in order to move
forward. That is, we should reach back and gather the best of what
our past has to teach us, so that we can achieve our full potential
as we move forward. Whatever we have lost, forgotten, forgone or
been stripped of, can be reclaimed, revived, preserved and
perpetuated. “
“Visually and symbolically "Sankofa" is expressed as a mythic bird that flies forward while looking backward with an egg (symbolizing the future) in its mouth.” http://www.duboislc.net/SankofaMeaning.html
The Sankofa Awards are presented during STCC’s Black History Month Sankofa Achiever’s Series of Events to STCC employees who have helped create a culture of inclusion at the College.
2009
- Anthony Curto, Event Coordinator, Facilities Department
- Amy Stephenson, Assistant Professor, Social Sciences
Advisor, Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Alliance
2008
- Margaret Richardson, Technical Assistant II, School of
Health & Patient Simulation
Coordinator of STCC's Annual Soul Food/Jazz Luncheon - Lawrence Slezak, Dept. Chair of Fine Arts / Director of the Amy H. Carberry Fine Arts Gallery
- Joan Thomas, Director of Marketing
2006
- Cecelia Gross, Department Chair History/Political Science
- Richard Parkin, Assistant Vice President, Academic Affairs