Sankofa: Remember, Reclaim, Rise

Mide Akerewusi • August 10, 2025

Black Philanthropy Month: Sankofa - Remember. Reclaim. Rise

August 1, 2025 marks Emancipation Day and the beginning of Black Philanthropy Month.

We begin this important season with a special podcast series dedicated to pioneering people engaged in building on the rich culture and deep heritage of Black philanthropy. Our Sankofa Series pays deference to the Akan people of Ghana, West Africa, who encourage us to learn from the past to build a better future - going forward without leaving anybody behind.

Kicking off this special series of conversations, this episode features Floyd Jones, Chair of Black Philanthropy Month, founder of BackBlack, a multi-platform initiative focused on supporting Black-led nonprofits, and CEO of Floyd Jones Enterprises, which helps social impact leaders grow their work through community-led strategies.

In this animated thought provoking conversation, Floyd reflects on the meaning of Sankofa through his heritage as an African American man and the work that inspires him to collaborate with and support our communities. We connect on several levels as African men engaged in increasing the awareness about Black Philanthropy, and as people passionate about community.

Floyd's passion resonates throughout our discussion, calling us all to Remember, Reclaim and Rise in response to those who are most marginalized and unseen.

As we celebrate Black philanthropy month we hope you are inspired by this conversation and will share it with your friends, colleagues and family.

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