A Sankofa Circle Class on the Untold History of Jamaica

Jamaica’s history isn’t just about beautiful beaches—it’s a legacy of resistance, warriors, and revolution.

From the Taino people, the island’s first inhabitants, to the enslaved Africans who fought back and formed the powerful Maroons, this class takes young scholars deep into Jamaica’s true history of resilience and defiance. We’ll explore the rise of Queen Nanny, the mastermind behind the Maroon resistance, and how her warriors outsmarted the British using guerrilla warfare.

We’ll also uncover the brutal colonization by the Spanish and British, the enslaved Africans who refused to be broken, and how Jamaicans fought for independence in 1962—proving that true freedom is never given, it’s taken.

Here’s What You Will Learn:

✅ The Taino People: Jamaica’s First Inhabitants – How they built a thriving society before colonization.
✅ The Spanish & British Invasions – The real story behind Columbus’ arrival and the brutal European takeover.
✅ The Maroons: The Freedom Fighters of the Mountains – How escaped Africans built their own communities and launched attacks on slave plantations.
✅ Queen Nanny: The Guerrilla Warfare Genius – How she led the Maroons in a decades-long war against the British—and won!
✅ Jamaica’s Fight for Independence – How Marcus Garvey, Paul Bogle, and Samuel Sharpe carried on the legacy of resistance.

Class Challenge:

🔹 Freedom Fighter’s Map – Trace the escape routes of the Maroons and their hidden communities.
🔹 Tactical Warfare 101 – Learn how Queen Nanny and the Maroons outsmarted the British using guerrilla warfare tactics.
🔹 Create a Maroon Resistance Flag – Design a flag that symbolizes freedom, power, and self-determination.

🔥 Are You Ready to Ignite the Warrior Spirit in You?
🚀 Join us inside Sankofa Circle and empower yourself with the knowledge, strength, and resilience of Jamaica’s fearless ancestors!