Sankofa Collaborative Presents “Our History and Destiny: The Pursuit of Happiness, 1776-2026”

Past NJCH grantee The Sankofa Collaborative hosts a compelling program to address the American challenge of living up to the values expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the historical, sociological and psychological roots of “othering.”

The event coincides with Grounds for Sculpture’s current exhibition, “Salvador Jiménez-Flores: Raíces & Resistencias.” The plenary session will be a moderated discussion between distinguished artists Nell Irwin Painter and Victor Davson, preceded by a poetry reading by Filipino American poet and essayist Patrick Rosal. Afternoon panels will focus on the American history of migration and immigration and on issues and responses related to current migration and immigration.

• Continental breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m.
• Workshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Lunch, afternoon snack, and all-day beverage service will be available.

Thanks to the generosity of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the workshop is offered at the reduced registration fee of $25.00 per person.

Full information and registration can be found at https://sankofacollaborative.org/upcoming-programs.