Talkin’ Bout the Legends
These four trailblazers are honored in the dedication for their work with Kansas City Freedom Schools.
Who are Dwayne Crompton, Michael Charles, Carolyn Booker, and Beverly Walker?
“Harambee” is a Kiswahili word that means this.
What is “Let’s pull together”?
This is the full name of the acronym SLI.
What is Servant Leader Intern?
This person constantly reiterates that this is a literacy program and be sure to check and respond to your emails.
Who is Mr. Nick?
This initiative inspired the birth of Sankofa Freedom Schools.
What is the Kansas City Freedom School Initiative (KCFSI)?
This is what the honored leaders believed could change the trajectory of a child’s life.
What is literacy, community, and cultural pride?
This component allows students to hear a positive, energetic book excerpt from a guest.
What is the Read Aloud?
This is the maximum number of scholars an SLI may lead in a class.
What is 10?
These two individuals grew up in the same site named Mt. Pleasant which was the first Freedom School in Kansas City.
Who are Ms. Crystal and Mr. Phil
This powerful phrase explains how Sankofa is more than just a program.
What is “It’s a movement”?
Their leadership was described not as service, but as this powerful call.
What is a call to action?
The motivational song sung during Harambee is titled this.
What is “Something Inside So Strong”?
These three Freedom School Training segments must be attended by all SLIs.
What are Local, National and Site Training?
These leaders are your go-to people for safety, structure, and daily support during National Training.
Who are the Site Coordinators?
“Sankofa” is a word from this African culture that means “go back and get it.”
What is the Akan people of Ghana?
The training institute is described as a “living testament” to this.
What is their dedication and legacy?
This tradition involves call-and-response that energize the group.
What are Cheers/Chants?
One of your morning responsibilities is to lead this energetic gathering.
What is Harambee?
This sponsor brings arts, mentorship, and creativity to Freedom Schools.
What is Lyrik’s Institution?
Sankofa aims to create learning spaces that are not only safe but also this.
What is affirming and empowering?
This phrase closes the dedication and reflects the purpose of remembering our ancestors.
What is “Your leadership has made a difference in countless lives, and your legacy… will forever guide us”?
This Kenyan president was imprisoned, later elected, and inspired the use of “Harambee.”
Who is Jomo Kenyatta?
SLIs must implement this reading-based curriculum with fidelity.
What is the Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC)?
This agency supports families through housing, education, and development services.
What is Community Action Agency of Greater Kansas City (CAAGKC)?
The Sankofa model blends these two powerful forces to uplift youth.
What are legacy and innovation?