The vision of Legacy-56 is to Remember, Reclaim, and Realize the community’s greatest potential while collectively striving for equity and excellence in those systems that have had historical and current adverse impact on Black and Brown people. The spirit of Sankofa embodies the essence of the mission of Legacy-56: to remember history, to reclaim heritage, and to restore hope to African American communities.
Legacy-56 is committed to remembering those who came before, on whose shoulders the community now stands. They seek to develop new generations of emerging leaders with the insight and courage to recognize oppressive systems and biases and to speak out against such inequities. Legacy-56 embarks upon the multigenerational transfer of knowledge, passion, and commitment to build an enduring culture of strength, power and purpose. They serve as a catalyst for the passing of the torch from one generation to another, sharing the torch with like-minded leaders, and furthering their mission to build a more equitable world. In this spirit, they graciously honor leaders and emerging leaders committed to the fight for justice and peace.
In recognition of their current and future work in and on behalf of their communities, the Legacy-56 Board selected both Center Innovation Officer Kyandra Darling and Executive Director Marcus Brooks as recipients of their 2023 Legacy-56 Torch Bearers Award. Read more
