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Marching for justice since 1983.
Marching for justice since 1983.
Racism is often a matter of life or death for the people experiencing harm. Medical practitioners take an oath that stretches back hundreds of years in which they vow to, "...abstain from all intentional wrongdoing and harm." Malpractice is defined as the, "improper, illegal, or negligent professional activity or treatment, especially by a medical practitioner." When racism prevents a medical practitioner from fulfilling their oath, it is racial malpractice.
Sankofa Impact confronts our shared history of racism and resistance by bringing people together for place-based learning experiences. We offer a range of immersive experiences intended to increase awareness of events that have both shaped and disrupted systems of racism and oppression in the United States. Our programs are designed to inspire action through impactful experiences and proximate conversations.
Presenters:
Felicia Ishino-Felicia brings over 20 years of experience in Seattle area schools, higher learning institutions, and nonprofits to her work at Sankofa Impact. She combines her loves of history, education, and social justice with her belief in the power of community.
Nathan Bean-Nathan wears a lot of hats for Sankofa Impact, including fundraising, programming, community relations, communications, and anything else the team might need on a given day. The goal is collective liberation and he is committed to any work that moves us closer to that goal.
Tomieka Quinn-Tomieka comes to us with over 15 years of experience working with Tacoma area schools, colleges and non-profit organizations. She is excited to bring her love of history and education to Sankofa Impact as she continues to work towards decolonizing liberation.
Amanda Castro-Amanda is proud to be a part of the team at Sankofa Impact. As Administrative Coordinator, she assists with Pilgrimage trip bookings, tech for virtual programs, and any other support the team needs.
