Learning Experience
Photo: A teacher (Soda Lo) brings her students to an African American History museum in New Orleans.
A teacher (Soda Lo) brings her students to an African American History museum in New Orleans.
A Few Words from Clint Smith
Photo: Assetou Kante recites a piece written by Clint Smith titled, "An Inquiry."
Assetou Kante recites a piece written by Clint Smith titled, "An Inquiry."
New Orleans Tune
Photo: A group of singers pass by and perform "Iko Iko" by The Dixie Cups.
A group of singers pass by and perform "Iko Iko" by The Dixie Cups.
Frederick Douglass Speaks
Photo: Posing as Frederick Douglass, Timothy Whitsel criticizes the celebration of Independence Day while discrimination is present.
Posing as Frederick Douglass, Timothy Whitsel criticizes the celebration of Independence Day while discrimination is present.
Afro-Pop Like No Other
Photo: Sankofa's Afro-Pop Dancers sway their hips to the beat of "Dosabado" by DJ Arafat.
Sankofa's Afro-Pop Dancers sway their hips to the beat of "Dosabado" by DJ Arafat.
"Can't Fix What Was Never Broken"
Photo: Emely Nuñez recites "Hair" by Elizabeth Acevedo, a poem about African daughters embracing their natural curls.
Emely Nuñez recites "Hair" by Elizabeth Acevedo, a poem about African daughters embracing their natural curls.
Afro-Cuban Star
Photo: Alicia Coleman dances while performing "Quimbara," by Afro-Cuban artist Celia Cruz.
Alicia Coleman dances while performing "Quimbara," by Afro-Cuban artist Celia Cruz.
A Little Love From The Temptations
Photo: Micah Contee performs "My Girl" with Joris Van Straelen and Jacques Wilson.
Micah Contee performs "My Girl" with Joris Van Straelen and Jacques Wilson.
Rock On, Aretha
Photo: Tanesha McFadden belts out "Rock Steady" by Aretha Franklin.
Tanesha McFadden belts out "Rock Steady" by Aretha Franklin.
Songs For The Soul
Photo: As another tribute to Aretha Franklin, Abby Russell hits all the high notes of "Ain't No Way."
As another tribute to Aretha Franklin, Abby Russell hits all the high notes of "Ain't No Way."
Dancing To Poetry
Photo: Alanna Sibrian balances on one leg during a dance to Roshawyna Chambers' recitation of "Strange Fruit" by Billie Holiday.
Alanna Sibrian balances on one leg during a dance to Roshawyna Chambers' recitation of "Strange Fruit" by Billie Holiday.
The Preacher Conducts
Photo: DeAndre Johnson, preacher and conductor, leads the choir as they sing.
DeAndre Johnson, preacher and conductor, leads the choir as they sing.
How Excellent!
Photo: Abby Russell sings "How Excellent" while Kayla Melendez signs lyrics.
Abby Russell sings "How Excellent" while Kayla Melendez signs lyrics.
Song of a Hero
Photo: Che Moorhead channels his inner Aaron Neville in the jazz piece titled, "Hercules."
Che Moorhead channels his inner Aaron Neville in the jazz piece titled, "Hercules."
Purple Mist
Photo: Pop medley dancers perform under purple light, surrounded by clouds of mist.
Pop medley dancers perform under purple light, surrounded by clouds of mist.
Gather Around, Everyone!
Photo: Sankofa dancers form a circle while Tierra Lawrence, Rose Vilmar, and Berkit Getachew take center stage.
Sankofa dancers form a circle while Tierra Lawrence, Rose Vilmar, and Berkit Getachew take center stage.
Floss For Now
Photo: Alanna Sibrian and the cast do the floss dance while she sings "Made for Now" by Janet Jackson and Daddy Yankee.
Alanna Sibrian and the cast do the floss dance while she sings "Made for Now" by Janet Jackson and Daddy Yankee.
Tap Away
Photo: Miles Brown taps his heart out.
Miles Brown taps his heart out.
Fashion Show
Photo: Dennis Tsitsiwu and Amina King greet the audience during African fashion show.
Dennis Tsitsiwu and Amina King greet the audience during African fashion show.
Black National Anthem
Photo: The Sankofa cast members lift their hands as they sing the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by James Weldon Johnson, with the audience.
The Sankofa cast members lift their hands as they sing the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing" by James Weldon Johnson, with the audience.