Sankofa Sessions with Kofi and Kofi

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  The Cookout: Reparations | Part 1 23.08.2026 46мин

  The Cookout: Reparations & Wealth Building | Part 1 Welcome to The Cookout, a Sankofa Sessions live conversation where culture, community, and conversation come together. In Part 1, co-hosts Kofi Annan and comedian Mu Cuzzo lead a candid community discussion about reparations for Black Americans—what reparations should look like, who should receive them, what is owed, and how reparations connect to the larger struggle for economic justice and wealth building. The Cookout is designed to...
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  The Cookout: Reparations & Wealth Building | Part 2 23.08.2026 48мин

  he Cookout: Reparations & Wealth Building | Part 2 The conversation continues at The Cookout, a Sankofa Sessions live experience bringing together culture, community, and conversation. In Part 2, co-hosts Kofi Annan and comedian Mu Cuzzo shift the discussion from reparations to wealth building in the Black community. What does it actually take to build wealth—not just individually, but across families and generations? The conversation explores the barriers that have historically ...
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  From Griots to Spoken Word: The Black Storytelling Tradition 04.06.2026 1ч 7мин

  Stories have always been more than entertainment in the African diaspora—they have been tools of survival, resistance, healing, and cultural preservation. From the griots of West Africa to modern poetry, theater, and spoken word, storytelling has carried the wisdom, struggles, triumphs, and identities of Black people across generations. In this episode of Sankofa Sessions with Kofi and Kofi, we explore the enduring power of storytelling and why it remains vital to our communities today. Joini...
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  Food Is Power: Health, Land & Liberation in Black America 11.05.2026 1ч 4мин

  In this episode of Sankofa Sessions with Kofi and Kofi, we sit down with urban agriculture advocate and food justice leader Duron Chavis for a powerful conversation about food, health, and survival in the Black community. From food deserts and chronic illness to urban farming and cultural healing, Duron breaks down how access to healthy food is tied to economics, race, history, and power. We also explore how communities can reclaim control through local food systems, education, and ownership....
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  Food is a Memory 28.04.2026 30мин

  Food is more than something you eat—it’s history, identity, and connection. In this episode of Sankofa Sessions, guest moderator Katina Moss sits down with Duron Chevis and Chef Tye Hall for Food is a Memory, a rich conversation about how cuisine carries the stories of the African diaspora across generations and borders. From ancestral roots to modern kitchens, they explore how flavors, ingredients, and traditions preserve culture, spark nostalgia, and keep heritage alive. This episode goes b...
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  Unlearning the Divide 27.04.2026 41мин

  In this episode of Sankofa Sessions, Kofi Annan leads a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Yawende Austin, Professor Bobby, SegeBami, and Bill McGee in Unlearning the Divide. Together, they take a hard look at the systems, stories, and lived experiences that have shaped division across communities in the African diaspora and beyond. This isn’t surface-level talk—it's an honest, necessary dialogue about how separation is learned, internalized, and reinforced over time. Each panelist bring...
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  Shades of Us: Confronting Colorism in the Black Community 07.04.2026 51мин

  This episode takes a hard look at colorism—one of the most persistent and uncomfortable issues within the Black community. Joined by DEI specialist Shareem Annan, who brings over 20 years of experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion work, the conversation digs into how skin tone has shaped identity, access, and perception both historically and today. From beauty standards and media representation to workplace dynamics and personal relationships, we unpack the subtle—and not so subtle—way...
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  The Cost of Fitting In: Code-Switching Unpacked 20.03.2026 39мин

  This episode is just the two Kofis going all the way in on code-switching—no guest, no filter. They break down what code-switching really is, when it starts, and why so many Black professionals feel like it’s the unspoken rule for survival. One side sees it as strategy—a necessary tool to navigate power, access opportunity, and move effectively across spaces. The other questions the cost: What are you giving up every time you adjust your voice, your tone, your presence? From corporate boardro...
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  Sovereignty vs. Democracy: The Traoré Debate 02.03.2026 59мин

  Across Africa and the diaspora, Ibrahim Traoré is being celebrated as a symbol of resistance against Western dominance. But beyond the symbolism, what is actually happening inside Burkina Faso? Has security improved? Is the economy stabilizing? And what does his break with ECOWAS mean for the region’s future? This episode moves past the hype to explore whether this moment represents genuine self-determination — or a risky detour away from democratic accountability. Support the show Ever...
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  Black Beyond Borders: The Afro-Latino Story They Don’t Teach 18.02.2026 1ч

  What happens when Africa meets Latin America—and then collides with the United States? In this episode, we sit down with Edalio—Afro-Latino cultural leader, musician, educator, and co-founder of Capiku Cultural Center—to unpack the overlooked history and lived reality of Africans in Latin America. From the transatlantic slave trade to Puerto Rico’s African roots… from colorism and identity politics to music, dance, and resistance… we examine how Blackness shows up differently across borders...
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  Raising the Next Generation: Culture, Identity, and Black Fatherhood 10.02.2026 52мин

  Here’s a YouTube-ready description that’s real, grounded, and doesn’t fluff it up: What does it actually look like to pass culture on to your kids in America? In this episode of Sankofa Sessions, hosts Kofi Annan and Kofi Adih sit down with their sons for a rare, honest conversation about identity, heritage, and the responsibility of raising culturally grounded Black children in a society that often pushes assimilation over remembrance. Both hosts come from mixed-heritage households—Caribbean...
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  Hip Hop at 50: Culture, Capitalism, and Consequences 26.01.2026 1ч 17мин

  Fifty years after its birth in the Bronx, Hip Hop has become a global force—shaping fashion, language, politics, and identity across the African diaspora. But with that influence comes a hard question: has Hip Hop—and the musical cultures it has influenced—become a net negative for the Black community? In this episode of Sankofa Sessions, hosts Kofi Annan and Kofi Adih are joined by Sudan, aka One True Poet—DJ, artist, and cultural curator—for a candid, intergenerational conversation about wh...
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  Democracy and the Black Condition: Progress or Illusion? 24.12.2025 1ч 16мин

  In this episode of Sankofa Sessions, we dive deep into the real impact of democracy on the Black community—both in America and across the African diaspora. Has democracy truly delivered on its promise of freedom, equality, and progress for our people? Or has it simply reshaped old hierarchies in new, more sophisticated ways? We unpack the historical and contemporary effects of democratic systems on Black empowerment, from voting rights and representation to economic opportunity and self-deter...
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  Culture as Currency: The Soul of Black Entrepreneurship 08.12.2025 59мин

  Black entrepreneurship isn’t just business—it’s identity, culture, survival, and innovation rolled into one. In this episode, we unpack what truly sets Black business owners apart: the nontraditional pathways we take to get started, the way we braid our heritage into our brands, and the community expectations that shape how we move. We also get honest about the pitfalls on both sides—what Black entrepreneurs struggle with behind the scenes, and what Black consumers get wrong when supporting (...
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  From Garvey to the Year of the Return: The Evolution of Pan-Africanism 28.11.2025 48мин

  In this episode of Sankofa Sessions, the team takes an unfiltered look at Pan-Africanism—its history, its meaning, and its rebirth in the modern age. From the early visionaries like Marcus Garvey and Kwame Nkrumah to the wave of reconnection sparked by Ghana’s Year of Return in 2019, the conversation explores how the call for unity across the African diaspora has evolved into something deeper. The discussion goes beyond symbolism to examine what true Pan-African solidarity looks like in pract...
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  Foundational Black Americans: Pride or Partition? 14.11.2025 52мин

  In this episode of Sankofa Sessions, Kofi Annan and Kofi Adih dive headfirst into one of the most charged conversations in Black America today — the rise of the Foundational Black American (FBA) movement. What started as a call to honor the lineage and legacy of those whose ancestors built this country has now become a lightning rod for debate. Is it a necessary assertion of identity and justice — or is it creating new divisions within the diaspora? The Kofis unpack it all: the history behind...