Healing Through History Series: Reclaiming the Untold Stories of African Americans of Howard County (Virtual)

Primary tabs

Age Group:

Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Registration for this event is no longer open.

Program Description

Event Details

Webinar 1: Early Life, Plantations and Free People of Color

This 5 session course will offer both a comprehensive and expansive history of African Americans in Howard County. It will cover the influences and contributions of African Americans from the earliest beginnings of Howard County up to contemporary times.

Historian and class facilitator Marcus “Sankofa” Nicks will provide historical accounts and a wide range of perspectives on the diverse experiences of African Americans based on the following themes: Free People of Color, Plantation Life, Segregated Schooling, Influential pioneers and the impact of the establishment of Columbia. This course will also provide an opportunity for those in attendance to reflect on how history shapes our thoughts, beliefs and perspectives


Attendance at all 5 sessions in the Healing Through History Series: Reclaiming The Untold Stories of African Americans of Howard County series is encouraged but not required. Register for each session separately.  

To register for this series in person, please click here

About Marcus "Sankofa" Nicks

Marcus Sankofa Nicks, is an educator, researcher and historian of African American History. He regularly facilitates conversations surrounding the African American historical experience, the topic of race and its present-day implications. He has served in the Howard County Public School System in Maryland for over 12 years primarily supporting Black/African American students through a culturally relevant trauma-informed approach. Since then, he has established History Heals Consulting L.L.C, a business devoted to using African American history as a vehicle to aid schools, institutions and businesses in fostering healthy and inclusive environments.

He holds a Master of Arts degree in African American Studies from Morgan State University and his research primarily focuses on the history of African Americans in the United States. A significant aspect of his research is the historic plight of African Americans in the field of education throughout Maryland and Howard County. His research has enabled him to smoothly transition into the role of “Curator of Collections” for the Howard County Center For African American History and Culture. 

Some of his most recent work has included training K-12 Public School educators throughout the state of Maryland and nationwide at The Reginald F. Lewis Museum, the largest African American museum in Maryland. He has provided a virtual web series numerous times on various African American history related themes in collaboration with the Howard County Public Library System. He has also served as a guest on the Spotify podcasts, Leading Equity along with others entitled, Teacher Talk Community, History Matters and the School House Podcast.

He is passionate about his mission to empower, educate, and inspire others through the lens of African American Culture and History. Marcus is a proud husband, father and son who is passionate about his role in uplifting his community and humanity.

Learn more about Marcus at Historyhealsconsulting.com