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.
Founding members include
- President: Ms. Mouray Hutchinson
- Vice President: Ms. Symone Alford
- Secretary: Ms. Asha Clarke
- Treasurer: Mr. Kenneth Tinoco
- Historian: Ms. Kiara Thompson
The founding faculty adviser is Dr. Courtney Moore Taylor, an AFA Lecturer.
The 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.
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.
