Dates:
Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 12:00 PM–2:30 PM
Sankofa Chicago: The Untold is a powerful documentary installment in a groundbreaking three-part series that reveals the inadequacies of the American History curriculum taught in Chicago Public Schools. This documentary sheds light on the overlooked contributions of Black and Brown people throughout American history and the complex parts of that history often excluded from traditional curriculums. To bridge this education gap, the film discusses ways to improve the current history and social science curriculums by looking into alternative ways to incorporate this crucial history into other academic disciplines. Throughout our exploration, the emphasizes the importance of accurate representation and ongoing learning, providing a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of American history. Sankofa Chicago: The Untold challenges the conventional narrative and encourages viewers to question traditional narratives and seek a more comprehensive understanding of our past and present. Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at 12:00pm 12:00 p.m. | Lunch reception (with warm refreshments) 1:00 p.m. | Film Screening of Sankofa Chicago: The Untold 2:00 p.m. | Moderated discussion with director Vanessa Wright and program conclusion This program is made possible with generous support from The Vivian G. Harsh Society . About the Speaker Vanessa Wright is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, educator, TEDx speaker, and founder of Tellers Untold Media, a Chicago-based media company dedicated to preserving and sharing underrepresented stories. She is the creator and director of the Sankofa Chicago documentary series, which began with Sankofa Chicago , winner of Best Educational Film at the Cannes W...
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