The Sankofa Education Series II

 

The Sankofa Education Series II is an educational program of the Association of African American Cultural Gardens whose purpose is to encourage education and interest in African American history and culture and to develop and preserve the African American Cultural Gardens.  We are committed to educating people of all backgrounds of the unique and rich history of African Americans and facilitating a spirit of friendship and unity among people of all diverse cultures through the new and innovative Sankofa Education Series. This 6 weeks mini series will premiere on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at 7 p.m.

 

This webcast program includes interesting interviews with leading African American educational,
religious, entrepreneurial, community leaders and change agents including Val B. King,
Ted Ginn Sr., Randall McShepherd, Councilman Basheer Jones and Kamryn Bailey.

 

Additionally, the new Sankofa Webcast Series II will feature music, spoken word and artistic
presentations by local and national artists of all ages. The series is hosted by Rachel L. Hill.

 

 

Episode 1

 

Meet Val. B King

This episode of the Sankofa Education Series features an interview with Val B. King.
Val B. King, the granddaughter of blues legend B.B. King, has a clear, smooth sound
that is influenced by gospel music, blues, jazz, neo-soul, soul and R&B. Her 2016
debut album, “Life, Love, Music,” (Jofula Global Media)
was inspired by her late grandfather.  She performs "Lift Every Voice and Sing"
in this episode.

 

To access Episode 1, click here:  

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/552954706030316811

 

 

 

Episode 2

 

Meet RANDELL MCSHEPHERD

This episode of the Sankofa Education Series features an interview with
Randell McShepherd, Vice President, Public Affairs and Chief Talent
Officer for RPM International. Entertainment for this episode is provided
by violinist Obie Shelton.

 

To access Episode 2, click here:  

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2931806386989725711

 

 

 

 

 

 

Episode 3

 

Meet TED GINN sR.

This episode of The Sankofa Education Series features an interview
with Ted Ginn Sr., founder of Ginn Academy and legendary coach of
Glenville High School Football team. This episode also features
entertainment by singer Mariama Whyte.

 

To access Episode 3, click here:  

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5396878471246718991

 

 

 

 

 

Episode 4

 

MEET COUNCILMAN BASHEER JONES

This episode of The Sankofa Education Series features an interview

with Basheer Jones, Ward 7 Cleveland City Councilman. This episode

also features entertainment by Ashley Fulton.

 

To access Episode 4, click here:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/873725129264145424

 

Rachel L. Hill

Val B. King

Randell McShepherd

Ted Ginn Sr.

Mariama Whyte

Councilman
Basheer Jones

The Sankofa Education Series

 

The Sankofa Education series is an educational program of the Association of African American Cultural Gardens
whose purpose is to encourage education and interest in African American history and culture and to develop and
preserve the African American Cultural Gardens.  We are committed to educating people of all backgrounds of the
unique and rich history of African Americans and facilitating a spirit of friendship and unity among people of all
diverse cultures through the new and innovative Sankofa Education Series. This 6 weeks mini series will
premiere on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020 at 7 p.m.

 

This webcast program includes interesting interviews with leading African American educational, religious,
entrepreneurial, community leaders and change agents including Harry Boomer, M. Campy Russell,
Cecil Lipscomb, Councilman Kevin Conwell, Dr. Charles Modlin, Rhonda Crowder, Dr. Alex Johnson,
Glenda Horton, Rev. Otis Moss and others.

 

Additionally, the new Sankofa Webcast series will feature music,

spoken word and artistic presentations by local and national artists

of all ages. The series is hosted by K.D. Hale and
Rachel L. Hill.

 

 

 

 

Episode 1

 

Meet M. Campy Russell and Rhonda Crowder

This episode of the Sankofa Education Series features interviews
with M. Campy Russell, television pregame & postgame analyst/director
of Alumni Relations for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Rhonda Crowder,
journalist, author, entrepreneur and associate publisher of
Who’s Who in Black Cleveland. This episode also features performances
by drummer and poet Martinique Mims.

 

To access Episode 1, click here:  

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4914512821620826123

 

 

 

 

 

 

Episode 2

 

Meet Dr. Alex Johnson and Dessie Sanders

This episode of the Sankofa Education Series features interviews with

Dr. Alex Johnson, president of Cuyahoga Community College and

Dessie Sanders, principal of Daniel E. Morgan School. This episode

also features a performance by violinist Obie Shelton.

 

Register to View Recording of Sankofa Webcast Program #2,
Featuring Dr. Alex Johnson, Mrs. Dessie Sanders, and Mr. Obie Shelton,
aired on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at 7:00 p.m.

 

To access Episode 2, click here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7905198742946341134

 

 

Episode 3

 

Meet Cecil Lipscomb and Dr. Charles Modlin, MD, MBA

This episode of the Sankofa Education Series features Cecil Lipscomb,

executive director of United Black Fund, and Dr. Charles Modlin, MD, MBA,

kidney transplant surgeon and urologist at Cleveland Clinic, founder

and director of the Minority Men's Health Center of Cleveland.

This episode also includes a performance by James Tate of the Deltones.

 

To access Episode 3, click here:

 

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6348678405764515085

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Episode 4

 

Meet Councilman Kevin Conwell and Rev. Otis Moss Jr.

This episode of the Sankofa Education Series features interviews with

Kevin Conwell, Ward 9 Councilman City Cleveland and

Rev. Otis Moss Jr. Pastor Emeritus of Olivet Institutional Baptist Church.

 

 

 

To access Episode 4, click here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3665947000059980556

 

Episode 5

 

Meet Cuyahoga County Councilwoman Yvonne Conwell
and Chrishawndra Matthews

This episode of the Sankofa Education Series features interviews with

Cuyahoga County Councilwoman (District 7) Yvonne Conwell and

Chrishawndra Matthews, founder of Literacy in the H.O.O.D.

 

To access Episode 5, click here:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3292618822175801867







Episode 6

 

Meet Harry Boomer and Missy McDuffy

This episode of the Sankofa Education Series features interviews
with Harry Boomer, Anchor/Reporter WOIO 19 News and the
Executive Producer and Host of WUAB 43 Forum and
entreprenuer Missy McDuffy.

 

 

To access Episode 6, click here:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/3103414861687748111

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Episode 7

 

Meet Carl and Lavita Ewing and Tim Robert's Jr.

This episode of the Sankofa Education Series features Carl and
Lavita Ewing, president and director of development for The
African American Association of Cultural Gardens and Entrepreneur
Tim Roberts Jr. This episode also features entertainment
by flutist Herb Wilson.

 

 

 

To access Episode 7, click here:

https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/1329152739243892750




Web series

M. Campy Russell

Rhonda Crowder

Rachel L. Hill

Kenneth D. Hale

Dr. Alex Johnson

Mrs. Dessie Sanders

Cecil Lipscomb

Dr. Charles Modlin