16/02/2026
7 days from now, we're asking a serious question:
What does W.E.B. Du Bois require of institutions today?
In a moment when:
▪︎ History is debated in school boards & legislatures
▪︎ Equity initiatives are under scrutiny
▪︎ Public education feels politically fragile
▪︎ Civic literacy is uneven
We cannot afford shallow conversations.
On February 23, Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group is convening scholars and practitioners to examine Du Bois not as historical tribute — but as an intellectual framework for understanding power, education, and democratic responsibility in our current moment.
Our panel includes:
• Abraham Funchess — Executive Director, Waterloo Human Rights Commission
• Negus Rudison-Imhotep, Ph.D. — Scholar of Black memory and intellectual tradition
• Eric Johnson, Ph.D. — Senior Associate & Chief Consultant at CTAC, education strategist and systems leader
This discussion is especially relevant for:
Educators. Administrators. Faculty. Policy professionals. Nonprofit leaders. Community organizers.
If you work in education, civic engagement, leadership, or institutional change—this conversation will challenge and sharpen your thinking.
📅 February 23
⏰ 6:00-7:30 PM CST (Online)
I hope you'll join us — and I encourage you to share with colleagues who care about the integrity of education and democracy.
