Sankofa Song: A New Negro Spiritual for the I.C.E. Age

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13475 Proctor Road, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Up to 30 in group
Date
January 17, 2026

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Sankofa is an African principal of carrying pieces of our past with us to help build a successful future.  It's based on Ghana's Ashanti Akan tribal proverb "it is not taboo to go back and fetch what you forgot".

This program is an audio-visual musical journey – through the history of the Negro Spiritual, into the realm of its significance in this day and time. In these historic moments, where the priorities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement are reaching to extinguish the constitutional flames of human rights and common decency, this presentation reaches prophetically beyond Race and Culture for a look into the New Face of Freedom – a look that sees a way forward for all people.

SANKOFA SONG is an inspirational, informational, interactive experience that blends Music, Images, Oratorio and Community Singing to refresh and ignite hope and optimism, while focusing intently on an organized response to the emerging threats to our democracy. The themes will examine the nature of identity and belonging; create a hopeful vision for the future of Freedom; and plot a path for organizing ourselves into a unified voice for Equity, Justice and Peace.

Cranaleith Spiritual Center & Music Media Ministry invite you and anyone who cares about the direction of our nation and the rights of "all" to join us.




Doors Open: 2:30p

Concert Presentation: 3:00p – 4:30p

Artist Q & A: 4:30p – 5:00p

Organizing Reception: 5:00p – 6:00p

Schedule

We are happy to help individuals and groups create schedules to fit their needs. Meals are generally served at 8:30am (Breakfast), 12:30pm (Lunch) and 5:30pm (Dinner).
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change

Getting Here

Location icon Cranaleith, 13475 Proctor Road, Philadelphia, PA, USA

Directions

By Car:
From I-95: Take Woodhaven Road exit (Route 63 WEST) almost to the end, to where it narrows to one lane. Turn left onto Evans Street. At slight, turn right onto Byberry Road for approximately ONE mile to Proctor Road. Turn RIGHT and continue for 1/8 mile and Cranaleith will be on the RIGHT. From Roosevelt Boulevard: If coming North, turn LEFT onto Southampton Road (If coming South on Route 1, make a RIGHT on Southampton). Continue on Southampton Road for ONE mile to Worthington Road (stop sign). Turn LEFT on to Worthington Road, continue for ONE block to Napier Street. Turn RIGHT and proceed for THREE blocks to Proctor Road. Turn RIGHT onto Proctor Road and then make an immediate RIGHT into Cranaleith’s driveway. From PA Turnpike: Exit at #351 (Bensalem Exit). Go SOUTH on Route 1. Immediately after the Street Road Exit and Andy’s Diner, the lanes divide. Be sure to stay in the far RIGHT lane. When you come to the intersection of Southampton Road, turn RIGHT. Continue on Southampton Road for ONE mile to Worthington Road (stop sign). Turn LEFT onto Worthington Road, continue for ONE block to Napier Street. Turn RIGHT and proceed for THREE blocks to Proctor Road. Turn RIGHT onto Proctor Road and then make an immediate RIGHT into Cranaleith’s driveway.

PROBLEM WITH GOOGLE DIRECTIONS: If you are coming from the PA Turnpike, online directions automatically send you onto Street Road/132W after exiting the Turnpike and heading down Route 1 South. Many people mistakenly go East on Street Road. And others miss the subsequent Trevose Road turn because it isn’t properly marked. It’s much easier to avoid Street Road by staying on 1 South (in the right-hand lane) until Southampton Road, where you make a right. Then make a left on Worthington, a right on Napier and a right on Proctor.

By Train:
From the city (University City, 30th St. Station, Suburban Station, Market East, etc.), take the West Trenton commuter train to SOMERTON. From the station walk LEFT on Edison Avenue for two blocks. Crossover Trevose Road and then RIGHT onto Proctor Road. Cranaleith will be on the LEFT. Transportation from the station may be arranged.

By Bus:
From the Frankford Terminal, take No. 58 bus up Bustleton Ave. to Byberry Road. Walk EAST on Byberry Road for two blocks to Proctor Road. Turn LEFT onto Proctor Road and proceed for 1/8 mile. Cranaleith will be on the RIGHT.

By Plane:
From Philadelphia International Airport, take the airport train to 30th Street Station, and transfer to the R3 — West Trenton Commuter Train to SOMERTON. From the station walk LEFT on Edison Avenue for two blocks. Crossover Trevose Road and then RIGHT onto Proctor Road. Cranaleith will be on the LEFT. Transportation from the station may be arranged.

Accommodation

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Free Wifi icon Free Wifi
Spa icon Spa
Sauna icon Sauna
Pool icon Pool
Towels icon Towels
Free Parking icon Free Parking
Kitchen icon Kitchen
Tour Assistance icon Tour Assistance
Hot Tub icon Hot Tub
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Cafe icon Cafe
Restaurant icon Restaurant
Fitness Center icon Fitness Center
Yoga Studio icon Yoga Studio
Housekeeping icon Housekeeping
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Meals

Menu Types

Meals at Cranaleith nourish your body and soul! Enjoy delicious meals that suit all diets.

Customer Reviews

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7 Day Individually Directed Silent Retreat
This was my second 7 day retreat at Cranaleith, in addition to ongoing individual spiritual direction since 2014. I recommend the sisters at Cranaleith for their compassionate and insightful direction. If you are looking to spend time in the serenity of God and nature, it is a worthy destination.

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Silent Retreat (7) Days
Excellent event

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A Lovely Week
Space, quiet, time -- a strong sense of whole-ness throughout. Happy to be with others who longed for those same things and respected that wish in everyone else.

Very nice meals, lovingly and cheerfully prepared, many of the ingredients from the garden on the property. (Maybe a bit too much kale, though! :))

A knowledgeable and kind director.

I felt free and very welcome. Thanks very much for this week.

Sr. Nuala Cotter, RA

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