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Sankofa bird

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An Akan adinkra symbol representing the concept of learning from the past to build the future, embraced during the Black is Beautiful movement as a representation of African wisdom and heritage.

AP course connection

Topic 4.12: 4.12 Black Is Beautiful and Afrocentricity

Unit 4

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