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!

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....