knowledge keepers
OUR MISSION
We are called together to identify and honor our African elders in our communities to celebrate their invaluable contributions and impact on all. The deep wisdom and cultural knowledge they possess play a significant role in preserving and passing down traditional values.
we celebrate!
On Sunday, March 24, 2024, we gathered in Atlanta, GA, to celebrate, connect, and honor our community of elders and their invaluable contributions and impact on society. Preserving and promoting our rich heritage mandates that we continue to uplift and engage with our elders.
The Knowledge Keepers: Circle of Elders Planning Committee would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who put their energy into bringing this event from an idea to a reality. Thank you one and all…A movement has begun!
African Center Community, Metro Atlanta Council of Elders
The objective of ACC-MACAE is to resolve conflicts/disputes/contradictions within our Pan African Community.
volunteer
We invite and welcome our community - youth and elders - to share their talents and time.
About Nandi
Founder | Cultural Elder | Visionary of Knowledge Keepers ATL
Sonya Gilkey, affectionately known as Sistah Nandi, is a beloved community elder, entrepreneur, and cultural steward who has spent decades uplifting others through her business, mentorship, and unwavering dedication to African traditions. As she elevated into the sacred role of elder, she experienced a merit of emotions: gratitude, reflection, and questions about what it truly means to be an elder in today’s world.
Determined to honor this life milestone in the spirit of African heritage, Sistah Nandi founded Knowledge Keepers ATL and launched its signature event, "Keepers of Knowledge: Celebration of Elders." Held in College Park, GA, the event is a soul-stirring gathering that celebrates the legacy, wisdom, and presence of our elders through storytelling, music, and ancestral honor.
Through her leadership, Knowledge Keepers ATL has become a living tribute to the elders of our community, those who paved the way and continue to guide us. The mission is simple but powerful: to ensure our elders feel seen, valued, and deeply respected.
With every gathering, Sistah Nandi reminds us that honoring our past is how we shape our future.
