Upcoming Events
Fri, Sep 10 to Sun, Sep 12
2021 Cape Fear Community Racial & Health Equity Summit More info...
Join us for a multi-day summit on racial & health equity at Sokoto House. There will be hour-long sessions on many topics. For the full list, see the Latest News on our home page. Also planned is live music, movie screenings, food, vendors, and family fun!
Please complete the signup form if you would like to attend.
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Live Music - Album Release Party More info...
A live, conscientious Hip Hop event and MoeSOS album release party! Also featuring Louis, 97Broken, The Social Contract, Wave Length, and more!
See our Gallery page for photos from this event.
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Sustainability Fashion Show at the Arboretum More info...
A fashion show and pop-up market to celebrate the beginning of summer and the sustainable options for summery accessories we have here in Wilmington.
This event took place at the Arboretum, and all proceeds supported the Sokoto House.
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Freedom Festival Benefit Concert More info...
Sokoto House hosted a benefit concert and fish fry for the lowercase leaders to support their members, Tim Joyner, Lily Nicole, and Josh Zieseniss, as the district attorney attempts to bring charges against them.
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Tribute to Bob Marley More info...
A musical tribute to Bob Marley featuring Kingston artist Jah Bruce live at Sokoto House. Food and craft vendors were present.
Regularly Scheduled Programs
Mondays, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Youth Empowerment Solutions Class More info...
Y.E.S. Youth leadership classes led by Abdullah, Vance, Brenda Galloway, and Kevin Roberts
Mondays, 9:00 PM
African Islamic Traditions Class More info...
Abdullah leads classes on African Islamic traditions
Every other Tuesday (starting on 6/29/21), 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
TasteMaker Tuesdays - Live Music More info...
Conscious Hip Hop and culture with Louis and RizzyBeats
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM from June 23 to July 28
Molestation Survivor Boot Camp More info...
Tracy Harrison and Keep Your Hands Off Me, Inc. hold high-impact sessions in-person and on Facebook Live to help survivors of molestation or rape take down negatives and replace them with positivity. If you want can't attend in-person, catch the program on her Facebook page
Thursdays, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Ladies' Night with HOPE More info...
Brenda Galloway and JoJo present classes on exercise, wellness, and healthy cooking and eating
Latest News
2021 Cape Fear Community Racial & Health Equity Summit
Join us for a multi-day summit September 10, 11, and 12 on racial & health equity at Sokoto House. There will be hour-long sessions on many topics, including:
- Gentrification
- Structural & Interpersonal Violence
- Community Health Workers, Youth Leadership, & Community-Based Organizations
- Community Healing
- Equity in Research & Evaluation
- Economic & Workforce Development
- Ecology & Food Equity
- Arts & Culture
- History & Equity
- Mass Incarceration
- Abuse Recovery & Resiliency
- Advocacy & Health Systems
- Sustainable Activism & Social Justice
- Multimedia, Branding, & Marketing for Community Organizations
Also planned is live music, movie screenings, food, vendors, family fun, and so much more!
If you are interested in being a sponsor or a vendor for this event, please contact us by email or call Abdullah at 971-373-2947.
Please fill out the form below if you plan on attending all or part of this important event.
Community Garden & Gather Plans
Check out this vision rendering by of the Garden and Gathering areas showing the proposed goals as part of the Sokoto House's place-making initiative. Landscape design by Sheri Chisholm of Virginia Tech and Graphic Design by Keana R. Graham of NC A&T.
Watch the announcement of this initiative on our YouTube channel.
You can also take a look at a detailed plan (PDF) document!
Sokoto House Coffee!
Sokoto House now has its own branded coffee for sale! All proceeds go straight back into the Sokoto House to fund improvements, programs, and initiatives. Come by and purchase a bag or two, or we will happily deliver orders of 3 bags or more directly to you free of charge (limited to the Wilmington area).
Know of a business, church, school, or organization that would like a good, local source of coffee? Consider being a distributor and get a share of the purchases!
To order Sokoto House Coffee or inquire about distribution, call us at 910-228-5040, email us, or use our contact form!
CCCVPS Initiative
Sokoto House is the headquarters of the Cape Fear's Comprehensive CommUNITY Violence Prevention Strategy (CCCVPS), an initiative principally coordinated by Quality Life Blueprint, Advance Youth Outreach and Lily Nicole Nichelle.
CCCVPS is an initiative and implementation plan based on successful, evidence-based curricula to benefit the community as a priority, as well as address New Hanover County's acknowledgement of racism as a public health crisis and provide a solution to answer the City of Wilmington's call to action through the Rise Together Initiative.
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