Welcome to the Sankofa Society
The official student organization of the African American Studies Program!
SAN = to return, KO = to go, FA = to fetch
Sankofa African American Studies Society is a student-led organization of African American Studies majors, minors, and enthusiasts who are committed to supporting the AFA program, exposing students to professional development opportunities, connecting students to AFA alumni, and bridging the gap between the university and the larger Gainesville community. Read more.
SAFAS Pillars
- Supporting the African American Studies Program at the University of Florida.
- Exposing students to professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Bridging the gap between the University of Florida and the greater Gainesville community.
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Executive Board
Faculty Advisor
History
Sankofa African American Studies Society (SAFAS) was founded during the Fall 2021 Semester, holding its first organizing meeting on October 20th in the African American Studies (AFA) Conference Room in Turlington Hall.
2021 Founding members include
- President: Ms. Mouray Hutchinson
- Vice President: Ms. Symone Alford
- Secretary: Ms. Asha Clarke
- Treasurer: Mr. Kenneth Tinoco
- Historian: Ms. Kiara Thompson
- Faculty Advisor: Dr. Courtney Moore Taylor
SAFAS is a student-led organization of African American Studies majors, minors, and enthusiasts who are committed to supporting the AFA program, exposing students to professional development opportunities, connecting students to AFA alumni, and bridging the gap between the university and the larger Gainesville community.
Sankofa Society’s inaugural General Body meeting took place on Wednesday, January 12th at 5:30 P.M. in the AFA Conference Room (TUR1012). SAFAS has a standing meeting on the second Wednesday of each month of the semester.
Contact Us
Sankofa Tabling with PAACT at Promise LLC, June 2022.
Donors
SAFAS is currently supported by the African American Studies Program Fund.