Program’s Theme: ‘Sankofa: Going Back to Get What You Need to Move Forward’
By D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor of The Washington Informer
With the theme “Sankofa: Going Back to Get What You Need to Move Forward!” the District-based annual event honoring the life and legacy of and lessons provided by Malcolm X returns, as in years past, on his birthday: Wednesday, May 19.
Held virtually this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the highly-anticipated Malcolm X Day Celebration (MXDC) 2021 will once again assemble a slate of dynamic African-American activists and freedom fighters. These leaders, nationally- and locally-based, will reflect on how the lessons learned and achievements recorded in the annals of Black history can be built upon in our continuing battle for equality and social justice.
The intergenerational conversation about the past and present represents a critical step toward advancing solutions for tomorrow. In addition, it continues a tradition of providing a diverse group of panelists capable of addressing the history of our struggles of the past while highlighting examples of today’s activism.
Prior to the presentation of two panel discussions that will focus on issues of great concern to the Black community, Police Reform and Brutality and Voter Suppression, three men integral to the success of the early celebrations will provide insights on the historical roots of MXDC: Walter McGill, Charles Stephenson and Malik Edwards.
