Greetings, CommUNITY!
“I HAVE A HABIT OF DREAMING BIGGER THAN ANYTHING I CAN SEE RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME.”
At The Avenue, our vision extends far beyond our current location. What we’ve built so far is just the beginning. While challenges may arise, I remain steadfast in our mission, driven by my belief that resilience will lead us to greater heights.
The future of The Avenue is bright, and the journey ahead is filled with possibility. I’m excited to share this vision and take the next step with you. With that being said, please allow me to introduce you to Sankofa Village.
Sankofa Village, an exciting and transformative venture inspired by the spirit of the often forgotten Black Wall Streets of America, including Historic Indiana Avenue. Named after the Ghanaian concept of "Sankofa," meaning "Go back and get it," this dynamic multi-use space aims to reclaim the legacy of Black innovation, resilience, and wealth.
Spanning approximately 25,000 square feet, Sankofa Village will be a multi-use facility and a permanent home for The Avenue Coffeehouse and The Avenue Foundation. Designed as a hub of opportunity and collaboration, the Village will offer:
Retail space to showcase local entrepreneurs and creators
Modern office spaces for growing businesses and professionals
Fully equipped commissary kitchen for culinary innovators
Flexible co-working spaces for startups and freelancers
Mental health therapy suites to nurture mental wellness at low to no cost
State of the art podcast studios for content creators and storytellers
Classrooms and conference rooms for community learning and business planning… and much more
What makes Sankofa Village truly unique is its commitment to Black ownership. This space is Black-owned and Black-driven, created to provide a sustainable platform for entrepreneurs, artists, and visionaries to build their brands and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
The importance of Black entrepreneurs owning commercial property goes beyond economic gains. It symbolizes control, autonomy, and generational wealth, pillars of sustainable community development. By owning property, Black business owners can secure long-term stability, reinvest in their communities, and reclaim spaces once lost to systemic inequalities.
We aren’t just creating a building; we are building a future. A future where Black entrepreneurs thrive, where dreams are cultivated, and where the legacy of Indiana Avenue lives on in bold new ways. This is more than another multi-use space… this is history in the making.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
To bring this bold vision to life, we’re calling on our community to join us. Your contribution, no matter the size will directly help us create a space that empowers Black entrepreneurs, fosters creativity, and builds generational wealth. Together, we can honor our history while building a brighter, more equitable future.
Donate today and help us make Sankofa Village a reality. Every dollar moves us one step closer to reclaiming the legacy of Black excellence and creating opportunities for generations to come.
"WE MUST REMEMBER OUR PAST TO MAKE SENSE OF OUR PRESENT AND SECURE A BETTER FUTURE.