Sankofa. A Ghanaian adinkra symbol literally translating to “go back and take it” which is generally interpreted to mean “in order to know one’s future one must understand one’s past”. Ever since visiting Ghana, I have noticed sankofa throughout New York City.

Sankofa. A Ghanaian adinkra symbol literally translating to “go back and take it” which is generally interpreted to mean “in order to know one’s future one must understand one’s past”. Ever since visiting Ghana, I have noticed sankofa throughout New York City.

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