The DuSable Museum of African American History

Sankofa Sisters Event

A spoken word performance featuring the acclaimed, Sonia Sanchez and three fellow poets, Angela R. Jackson and Carolyn Rodgers from the Organization of Black Arts and Culture (OBAC), along with new school poet, Deanna Dean. This program will showcase how Black female poets addressed the issues arising from and during the Civil Rights Movement.

An intrigued audience during February 24, 2010 spoken word performance.
A spoken word performance featuring the acclaimed, Sonia Sanchez and three fellow poets, Angela R. Jackson and Carolyn Rodgers from the Organization of Black Arts and Culture (OBAC), along with new school poet, Deanna Dean.
During one of her final performances, celebrated poet Carolyn Rodgers participated in the Sankofa Sisters Spoken Word program, along with her contemporary Sonia Sanchez at DuSable Museum.
Celebrated poet, Sonia Sanchez
Sankofa Sisters Spoken Word program
The late Carolyn Rodgers graces the microphone at DuSable Museum during the Sankofa Sisters Spoken word program.