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Harrisburg council commends Sankofa African American Theatre Company on 10th anniversary
Summary
Sankofa African American Theatre Company described a decade of local productions, partnerships and paid contracts for actors, and the council issued a proclamation recognizing the company's 10th anniversary and community contributions.
Shariah Ben, the founding executive artistic director of Sankofa African American Theatre Company, told Harrisburg City Council on Feb. 10 that the troupe was borne out of a desire to tell African American stories year-round rather than only in February.
"Sankofa means... go back and get it," Ben said, describing the group's mission to recover, present…
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