The Sankofa Tribe

11/03/2023

It's common knowledge that life coaches play a significant role in many people's lives. However, the role of a birth coach, also known as a doula, might be less familiar to some. In this brief video, I want to shed light on the essential work of community-based birth coaches.

Let's begin with some stark statistics. According to the CDC, in 2021, Black women in the United States experienced the highest maternal mortality rate, nearly three times that of White women. This is precisely why community-based birth coaches are invaluable. As your neighbor, confidant, and someone who shares your cultural background, a community-based birth coach is more than a source of knowledge – they are a trusted friend deeply rooted in your community. This connection enables them to provide highly personalized and insightful support.

As a mother, grandmother, therapist, coach, and devoted friend, I've accumulated a wealth of experience that drives me to provide unwavering, family-centered support. Now, in my role as a community-based birth coach (doula), I'm here to empower and guide those embarking on the transformative journey of childbirth.

03/01/2023

As we end the month & enter into the beautiful month of March, I want to remind all of you, ladies, that you are phenomenal --- regardless of what is currently going on in your life, regardless of your struggles, regardless of what anyone says, you are worthy of all things wonderful! Bask in the moment, love yourself, and keep killin' the queendom game!

I don't celebrate V-Day but today, and always, I am celebrating you ladies...you phenomenal a** women!

01/01/2023

I spent the last few hours of 2022 with family, appreciating every moment of life & quietly thanking my ancestors for their strength & resilience as they suffered beyond anything that I can imagine. History...knowing the path of my ancestors helps lay the foundation for my path in the future. Happy New Year! 💞

Be sure to go the the link & read more about how our ancestors spent the New Year: thesankofatribe.com/celebrating-my-ancestors-as-we-enter-2023

03/01/2022

In case you missed it! Have you wondered about the connection between African Americans, watermelon, & chicken? Well, I've got the scoop...both bad & good. Take a journey through history! Enjoy your read & please share.

Got some interesting news about chicken & watermelon....

02/04/2022

Revisiting ~ Your Subconscious Mind: "Life events are the workings of our conscious and subconscious minds. There are some techniques that we all can do that may change our destiny, those techniques include focus, and redirection of energy…spiritual energy which lives within all of us." ~ Dr. Murphy
Read more to learn a few techniques that may help you gain control over your subconscious mind. Go to https://thesankofatribe.com/your-subconscious-mind and check out the post! Enjoy & share!

10/25/2021

07/31/2021

Although I started this moment of gratitude with Hope's to encourage someone else, I realized that sometimes vocalizing one's gratefulness helps encourage them as well. I oftentimes have to remind myself of where I've been so that I don't lose track of where I am going. Today, I shared out loud, this message is for me just as much it is for anyone interested in listening.

07/20/2021

Hey everyone! Today is a wonderful day to share! I usually direct my blog posts to the Queens but today I am hoping to reach anyone who will listen & who is interested in doing their part to change the racist systems in which we (people of African descent) are forced to "accept", especially those who work in the field of mental health. This is an extremely important topic...please read, digest, & share!

Drapeto….what????? The History of Psychiatric Diagnoses of Black/African American People ....

07/03/2021

I wrote this piece in 2015 when someone questioned my soul(mate) about a Mulsim's ability to learn about love through the Quran when the word is rarely mentioned when compared to the Bible. I listened to my King provide great information on the topic but still felt I needed to go deeper. Coming across this today, I thought it would be a great share. Please read, share, & if you'd like, comment. Thanks! ✊🏽

I was thinking about my next piece when I came across something that I wrote back in 2015. For the month of July, I wanted to share my thoughts on the importance of love, family, and community....

06/01/2021

100 years ago...let's not forget! In memory of the families who suffered at the hands of White Americans who felt it necessary to destroy the lives of many, for generations to come.

In memory of the families who suffered at the hands of White Americans who felt it necessary to destroy the lives of many, for generations to come. (We do not own the rights to this image; please...

06/01/2021

In March we learned the truth about Women's Month. A truth that made a difference in the way that I will celebrate the month going forward. In April, I thought it was important for us to continue conversing about women and women's movements. If the March post was interesting, check out this post! Freedom is knowing!

No matter what time it is when you read this post, I greet you by saying grand rising my beautiful queens! I think that is an appropriate way to start this post, considering that this information...

03/08/2021

International Women's Day 2021 is here! A day for all women to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, & political achievements of our species. I believe that all of these are reasons for celebration. But I also believe that, we as Black women must gain an understanding of what we are truly celebrating. This day, from its inception, has a different meaning for us, or at least it should. Let's take some time today & reflect on history. My hope is that after you've read this you will have a burning in your soul, an increased desire to be the change we need in ourselves, our families, & our communities. Plz read & share.

I have been thinking about International Women’s Day for about a week now as I tried to prepare for this post. You see, this post is supposed to be a powerful one. One that is sort of a push toward...

02/10/2021

This is a long but very interesting & informative post. Black History Month 2021 has taken on a different meaning for me. It's not sitting the same way in my soul as it did in prior years. We are all entitled to our opinion which is why, out of curiosity, I would love to hear the views of others on the topic. Thanks for reading...& if you find the topic interesting enough, please share!

​Black History Month 2021, a month of celebration and knowledge sharing, and a time to remember the wonderful contributions and success of African American people throughout US history.

01/22/2021

01/22/2021

Hey Queen!

Hey Queen!Hey Queen!Hey Queen!Sistah!Girl, you have done it again. You are constantly raising the bar, for all of us and doing so flawlessly. You do know yo...