THE SANKOFA DECK
Learning from the Past, Building the Future
The Sankofa Deck is a powerful tool for reflection and dialogue, designed to explore the profound legacy of African American history and its impact on the present. Through thought-provoking questions and guided conversations, this resource invites participants to honor the resilience of ancestors, examine the ongoing struggle for justice, and envision a more equitable future. Whether used in community discussions, educational settings, or personal reflection, The Sankofa Deck encourages deep listening, empathy, and actionable insights to bridge the past with the promise of tomorrow.
Join us in uncovering the lessons of history to inspire meaningful change.
The African American 1619-1968 ©2016
Frank Perkins, Visual Artist and Historian
A History and Coloring Set of Cards for the period from 1619 to 1968, where American
Africans were held in bondage for the sole purpose of labor, and after they were freed, they were
unable to enjoy the rights and privileges of their former oppressors, and what was denied to them in
The United States Constitution. Chronicled here is the story of overcoming challenges up to the
pinnacles of the Civil Rights Movement, with the courage of those who made things happen.
A Photographic Odyssey of Peace from Around the World
P. K. McCary and Morad Al Jarrah
SIX INCREDIBLE EXHIBITIONS AROUND THE WORLD with the photographs from the
people who WANT and help CREATE a better world. The competition was a labor of not only
love, but of PURPOSE. This is what the Kwanzaa principle of NIA means to me. The purpose
was to gather people’s vision of what building cultures of peace, justice, and healing means to
others around the world. And the real purpose behind the photographs lies in the hearts and
minds of the photographs, but the need of each person who views a photo, stands in awe at one
in particular, and is changed. See more photos at
http://www.thinkpeaceinternational.net/
STRAIGHT FROM THE RIB
Collected Workshop and Stories of the Women of the Bible
P. K. McCary
From Genesis to the Promised Land, author PK McCary, here are the women of the Bible
represented by coats with their stories on them.
MARLA
Migrant and Refugee Leadership Academy
A Collection of Activist Voices: From the Atlantic Slave Trade to Voting Rights
AFRICAN FOLK TALES
Collected Stories of African Wisdom
Raymond Johnson, Jr., Historian
African folk tales have been around for centuries. The beauty of Africa shines through the stories of
creation, animals that talk, and the wisdom of African proverbs and sayings. Raymond Johnson has
collected these stories for years, using them in his practice as a therapist. He discovered,
while counseling families, that using an opening story brought calmness and attention while
reducing the defensiveness of family members. This opens the door for future abstract thought
development. Overall, these stories enforce the wisdom of the ages from the African Continent.
LOVE YOU LIKE THE “SON” SHINE
A Collection of Scriptures for Hope and Healing
P.K. McCary and Sister Mama Sonya
Part of a Prayer Group of Women “The Prayer Hour”