The Belafonte Legacy Initiative - Sankofa.org
Founded by Harry Belafonte, Sankofa.org educates, motivates, and activates artists and allies in service of grassroots movements and equitable change.
“As founder of Sankofa.org, I wanted to take a moment to update you. We have accomplished much; documentary films, community-based art installations, theatre plays, national campaigns that transform the ways Americans think about criminal justice, immigration, equality, equity, violence and so much more. It is time to pass the baton and I do so with confidence that my daughter Gina and her colleagues will carry on the mission of Sankofa.”
- Harry Belafonte
If I Awaken in Los Angeles
August 1st, 2025 | 8pm
The Ford Theater
Los Angeles
The Ford's 2025 season is coming up, and we’re a proud sponsor of @getlitpoet’s “If I Awaken in Los Angeles”, a multi-media production blending Spoken Word, music, dance, and video to tell the story of Los Angeles. Spanning the history of its Indigenous stewards, to modern day city living, audiences will travel through several neighborhoods of Los Angeles, ultimately transformed by the spirit of the communities they’ve encountered.
Amidst the devastating fires that have shaken our city, If I Awaken In Los Angeles is a love letter to the City of Angels.