WAKE UP!!!! These are the words that open one of our favorite movies, “Do The Right Thing” by Spike Lee. We are currently living in the age of information and it’s time to wake up! You woke? If so, the messages that this black business provides are for you! Read below to meet the ownerContinue reading “Wake/Up Apparel”
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Logistic Massage & Bodywork
Nothing is like a good ol’ massage to melt away the stress of the day or ease the strains of working out. We were first introduced to this brand from a giveaway on Instagram. Then, we realized that we were both part of the the “Unity is Wealth” group, and then we started running intoContinue reading “Logistic Massage & Bodywork”
Live Good Gang
Life is Good! This is why we love the meaning behind this business we introduce to you today called, “Live Good Gang”, aka, LGG. We were introduced to this brand because the owner is a member of “Unity is Wealth” with us. We love this brand because of the positive messages that are embodied onContinue reading “Live Good Gang”
Meet NCMPRBL
Since we are all time traveling, what better thing to have on your wrist than a timepiece? Better yet, a timepiece from a dope ass black owned business! Below you will get a chance to meet Dr. McCoy, the owner of NCMPRBL, and learn about some of our purchases from this business. Owner: Dr. MarioContinue reading “Meet NCMPRBL”
What does Universal Sankofa mean?
So…If you read our last blog post you should now know what “Sankofa” means. If not, go back and read the previous blog post called “What is Sankofa”. Now let’s get into the meaning of our business name “Universal Sankofa”. Our business name and logo has multiple layers to it, some more complex than others. Continue reading “What does Universal Sankofa mean?”
What is Sankofa?
SANKOFA /san koh fah/ Before we go into the meaning of our business name, Universal Sankofa, we first want to break down the meaning of “Sankofa”. So….what is Sankofa? Sankofa is a word in the Twi language from the Akan tribe in Ghana. Sankofa translates to “Go back and get it” (san – to return;Continue reading “What is Sankofa?”
The Universal Sankofa Blog
Hey world! It’s the Universal Sankofa husband and wife team, Sankofa & Stacey. This is going to be our first real attempt at blogging. Way back around 2012, Stacey attempted to blog about vegan cooking and gardening. I think she attempted maybe 6 posts at the most and let if fall to the wayside. WeContinue reading “The Universal Sankofa Blog”