July 4, 2026 will mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This document declared that the people of The Thirteen Colonies were sovereign and free to rule themselves as they saw fit. Here's an excerpt from the document that sparked a revolution and created a nation: We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Li

The creation of the Africa A to Z podcast has been revelatory. I am learning so many new skills, but I'm also learning about myself. I've always known that I was capable, but I had no idea what I was fully capable of until I jumped into the deep end of the podcasting pool! Our new episode on beautiful Botswana dropped yesterday-give it a listen later and let me know what you think. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/africa-a-to-z-episode-06-botswana/id1872235070?i=10007

...but you can listen today! Here's a link for all Sankofa Sojourns subscribers: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2589257/episodes/18818013 Angola: Africa A to Z Episode 4, covers Angola’s rich culture and history. We learn about Angola’s civil war fought while they were also battling Portugal for liberty. We also cover Angola’s art, music, and cuisine! Then as always, we do some breathwork together. Here are some of the topics we'll cover: Angola's original inhabitants Portug

On January 27, 2026, I published my first podcast episode. It's been a labor of love, but make no mistake, it's been a big task. I have learned so many new skills including editing, creating digital music, and podcast SEO marketing to name a few. The point of the podcast is for everyone to learn more about Mama Africa, the seat of humanity. So far I've discussed the podcast and what we'll be covering in Episode 01: Let's Get Acquainted. In Episode 02, I discussed how A

The more I learn about African history, the more I want learn. Each time I visit Africa, I begin planning another trip back. Africa, the birthplace of all humanity, is vast, beautiful, and timeless. Its history is as old as time and there is no way to learn all about Africa in one lifetime, but we can do our best to learn as much as possible in the time we have. I'm going to do my part and share whatever I learn about this wondrous continent. To that end, I am announcing

Sadly, I must announce the transition of my beloved father-in-law, Moussa Diouf. On October 29, 2025 after more than 90 blessed years, Papa took his final breath. He passed away in his home, with his bed facing the Ka'bah and I imagine, while reciting prayers and holy verses in his heart and mind. I've attached a link to his published obituary below. Although it's lovingly written, the obituary doesn't capture all that he was or what he meant to his family. The day after

December 1, 1998 is, and always will be one of the worst days of my life. I was busy at work, when my colleague, Sandra Escuder, told me...

Retreat story to African buriel ground