In this episode of the NIU STEAM Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Duckett, Director of the Black Studies Program at Northern Illinois University, to explore Black history through a global lens and to spotlight the upcoming Sankofa Summer Institute: Learning from the Past, Shaping the Future.

Dr. Duckett shares her journey in Black Studies, discusses the importance of pre colonial African history, and explains how culture, music, movement, and symbolism carry knowledge across generations. We dive into what makes this summer camp a unique, hands on, immersive experience and why it is open and meaningful for students of all backgrounds.