To know where you're going, you have to know where you've been.
Sankofa Chicago is the first in a three-part docuseries exploring the meaning of Sankofa—knowing our past to understand the present. Through personal stories and expert interviews, it highlights how this philosophy can empower communities, address injustice, and inspire cultural healing in Chicago and beyond.
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