Special Hrs: 8-3pm Christmas Day
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Sokari Ekine blogger, activist at Sankofa - 5pm Saturday 12-19-09
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by Article Author
 Sokari Ekine is a Nigerian social justice activist and blogger. She
writes an award winning blog, Black Looks, which she setup over four
years ago, writing on a range of topics such as LGBTI Rights in Africa,
gender issues, human rights, the Niger Delta and Land Rights.
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Sokari Ekine
 "The Niger-Delta is a region of the world
(where) the oil companies ... have one of the worst environmental records in the world ... pollution of the air and drinking water; degradation of farm land; ... damage to forest areas; and oil fires that have left people dead or with horrific burn injuries and no hospital care."
-Preface to Oil and Blood by Sokari Ekine, 2001
Since the illegal execution of ogoni activist, Ken Saro Wiwa, the Ogoni people have refused to allow Shell to return to their lands. Now the Nigerian government is trying to replace Shell's interest in Ogoniland with a new multinational.
Up to 1000 people died as a result of gas pipeline fire in Jesse, Delta State.
1. Over 500 people roasted to death; Death toll may reach 1000.
2. 32 Communities Mourn.
3. Fire explosion was from a leaking petrol pipe manifold.
4. Shell Helicopter hovered five minutes before explosion
5. Persistent and paralysing fuel scarcity caused disaster.
6. Gloom and fear grip communities
-Free and open to the Public-
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Sunday Movie Nites 6pm at Sankofa - Music is the Weapon
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Music is the Weapon | Music is the Weapon 6pm Sunday 12/20/09
Fela Kuti, a
controversial figure throughout his life, is described as both
"superstar" and "man of the people." This short, but potent document
ably explores that dichotomy.
Filmed in 1982, the 53-minute documentary captures the late
Nigerian musician/activist at his peak. (There are slight differences
between the English and French versions, so it's best to watch both.)
For the uninitiated, it's hard to explain--in mere words--how one man
could so successfully mate the sexuality of James Brown with the
righteous politics of Bob Marley and sinuous sounds of Miles Davis.
Fela drew as much inspiration for his "Afro-beat" from Martin Luther
King Jr. and Malcolm X as funk, reggae, and jazz. Music Is the Weapon
features interviews with Fela and a few of his many wives, along with
performances of "ITT," "Army Arrangement," and other anthems.
Free and open to the public at Sankofa Video, Bks & Cafe 2714 Georgia Ave, NW Washington, DC 202-234-4755
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Sunday Storytelling at Sankofa, 12-20-09, 3pm
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Free and open to the public!
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Yes I Can Read 2
Pre-Kwanzaa activity with Mama Makini
Storytelling time at Sankofa is designed to enhance the love of literature and the personal development it provokes. This Sunday the children become the storytellers as they weave together a collective electronic story that they all get to keep.
Look forward to seeing you at this pre-Kwanzaa activity!
Sankofa Video, Bks & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave, NW, WDC 20001, 202-234-4755
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What else at Sankofa...?
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Cafe: 8am-
8pm 7days
Store:
11am-8pm
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Classic Books, DVD's, Gifts, Black Calendars, Gift Certificates, Great Food!
Forgot a special gift on Christmas Day?
Not to worry -
Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe will be open til 3pm Christmas Day!
2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, 202-234-4755
www.sankofa.com
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Give the Gift of Black History...All year long... PURCHASE BY PHONE 202-2344755
OR ONLINE
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Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe* Books, DVD's more...about people of African Descent, Healthy food and Wholesome company 7 days/week ~ You just can't find anything else like it!
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Movies at
Sankofa Sunday Nites
6pm Sunday Dec. 13, inside Sankofa Bookstore
Movie title:
Thomas Sankara: An Upright Man
As
Africa looks desperately for leaders of integrity and vision, the life
and ideals of the late Thomas Sankara seem more and more relevant and
exemplary with the passage of time. This new film should go a long way
towards explaining why, though largely forgotten in this country,
Sankara is still venerated on his own continent as the 'African Che,' a
legendary martyr like Patrice Lumumba or Amilcar Cabral. The film
recovers for the present a detailed history of Sankara's brief
four-year rule and his revolutionary program for African self-reliance
as a defiant alternative to the neo-liberal development strategies
imposed on Africa by the West, both then and today.
Free and open to the public
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*********************Peek into More Upcoming Events
Yes, I Can Read 2 presents:
SEVEN SPOOLS OF THREAD:
A Kwanzaa Story
Jeffrey Haas signing/discussing his book: THE ASSASSINATION OF FRED HAMPTON: How the FBI and the Chicago Police Murdered a Black Panther
Professor Griff signing,
ANALYTLXZ; 20 Years of Conversations and enter-views with Public Enemy's Minister of Information
MOTHER-DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB
Starting at Sankofa for girls ages 12-14.
All events take place at Sankofa, Video, Books & Cafe 2714 Georgia Ave NW
WDC 20002 202-234-4755
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Sankofa Cafe
Now Serving Breakfast
Hrs: 8 - 8:00 everyday
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Sunday Dec. 13, 2009 3-4 pm
Yes, I Can Read 2
Special Storytelling Guest
Januwa Moja
Reading her book,
Ms. Moja Makes Beautiful Clothesby Lili Duvali  Storytelling By Januwaat Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe DC's own Januwa Moja is the subject in this "Our Neighborhood" childrens' book series
in which children can follow the creative process of an artist. Ms. Moja, who should be called "the Alice Coltrane" of fashion, inserts her own untethered imagination into the realm of wearable art. After all of her designing, sewing, and hard work,
her clothes make the people who wear them an integrated part of a larger artistic composition!
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Join Januwa Moja for her
Book reading,
Display of some her creations and Group activity.
Appropriate for all children
up to age 100!
Yes I Can Read 2 series upcoming dates:
Readings Every Sunday in December: 6, 13, 20, 27
Otherwise, Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of the Month
Free and Open to the Public
at Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
2714 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
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SANKOFA VIDEO, BKS & Cafe
The place for Thoughtful Gifts this Holiday Season & all year round 2714 Georgia Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001
202-234-4755
Store: 11am - 8pm; Cafe: 8am - 8pm
7 days
Visit our Website
www.sankofa.com
Children's Books
History Books, Cultural Books... Natural Haircare books, African Spiritualism, Blacks in the Bible,
Gift Certificates
Kwanzaa paraphernalia
2010 Calendars
Buy online or by phone: 202-234-4755
DVD's... the Wiz, Saraphenia, The Harder they Come, Spencer Wms Black Classics DVD's... Spook Who Sat by the Door...
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 Events at Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe...Books and DVD's by and about people of African descent, while enjoying great food and great company!
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Sat.08-22-09 6pm Dr. Leonard Jeffries at Sankofa
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 Dr.Leonard Kweku Jeffries
Speaking Saturday, Aug. 22, 6pm
"Garveyism: The Future of Africa and the
Role of The Diaspora"
Presented by WADU, World African Diaspora Union
at Sankofa Video and Books - Free and open to the public-
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Saturday 08- 22-09 2pm At Sankofa
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Mark yr Calendars: Teza Opens in DC Sept. 18th at Avalon Theatre
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 TEZA, a new film by Haile Gerima,
coming to DC
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The Makers of the movie "Sankofa"
now bring you,
TEZA
a film by Haile Gerima
The dreams of a young Ethiopian Doctor are dashed by the conflict and turmoil he finds in the place of his coveted childhood memories.
Opens Friday, Sept. 18th - 3 shows daily: 1:30, 4:45, 8:15;
Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave NW
Call 202-234-4755 for more information
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Haki Madhubuti  September 25th 6:30pm
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Haki Madhubuti signing his latest book,
Liberation Narratives; New and Collected Poems 1966 - 2009
6:30pm September 25th
(date posted on prior email was incorrect)
Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe
2714 Georgia Ave NW Wash DC 20001 202-234-4755
$24.95
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Friday 7-9pm Final day for Arts Under the Stars at Sankofa
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Arts Under the Stars Continues to bring young and old talent alike to the front porch of Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe. Free for all; A Family Friendly Event; ... open mic, music, vocalists and more while enjoying scrumptious wraps made with the freshest of veggies, salmon, tofu, sliced turkey... Sankofa Cafe open 8:30am - 8:00pm 7days 2714 Georgia Ave, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-234-4755 ph 202-234-5735 fx Brought to you with support from ANC1b
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Arts Under the Stars Continues to bring young and old talent alike to the front porch of Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe. Free for all; Features to be announced. A Family Friendly Event; ... open mic, music, vocalists and more while enjoying scrumptious wraps made with the freshest of veggies, salmon, tofu, sliced turkey... Sankofa Cafe open 8:30am - 8:00pm 7days 2714 Georgia Ave, NW Washington, DC 20001 202-234-4755 ph 202-234-5735 fx
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Movies Under the Stars - See you next summer!
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Co-Sponsored by
Positive Productions,
Blackfilmmakers.net
Sankofa Video and Bookstore
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Movies Under the Stars had a fabulous maiden voyage this summer! Your appreciation and enjoyment of the outdoor movies on hot summer nights can be expanded for another and greater season in 2010 ... --BRING FRESH PHOTOS FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT-- send also to ANC and DCCAH-See you next year!  Funded
in part by the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, an agency
supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
and ANC 1BSankofa Video, Bks and Cafe, 2714 Ga. Ave, NW, WDC
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Sat. 08-15-09 3-8pm Music and Poetry
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DJ's, Vocalists, Poets
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Haki Madhubuti signing his latest book,
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Elaine Brown Held Over
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Saturday Aug 1, 5-8pm George Jackson documentary with discussion Featuring
Elaine Brown and Kumasi
 
SundayAug 2, 1-3pm
Elaine Brown Held Over
Signing her books: 1-3pm Sunday, August 2,
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Coming Up at Sankofa...
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August 9, 2009 Booksigning with Flores Forbes, "Will You Die With Me?"
Time to be announced.
August 11, 7pm Public Meeting on young man shot by DC police.
For more information call 202-328-8049 Ousainou. Presented by the International People's Democratic Uhuru Movement
August 15, 3pm Music with Nate X DJing, Sankofa front Courtyard
August 16, 5-8pm Ne'a Posey Salon; An afternoon of lovely music, singing and poetry in outdoor cafe.
All events are at Sankofa Video, Bks & Cafe, free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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7-9pm Friday nite: Arts Under the Stars, featuring: ChrisStylez (Extraordinaire) and
Poet Niloufar
1:00pm Saturday: Workshop on Publishing by Antoinette Jefferson Poetry Books on Sale for $1.00 FYI...Want the buzz on a new movie? TEZA a new film by Haile Gerima tezathemovie.comStarts September 28th at the Avalon Theater 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20015. Call 202-234-4755 for more information. |
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George Jackson documentary with discussion Featuring
Elaine Brown and Kumasi
Saturday August 1, 2009, 5-8pm
Showing of the film "Death of a Revolutionary", followed by a discussion with Elaine Brown of the original Black Panther Party. Elaine
will speak from her personal experience during that period and will
offer her analysis on the state of the Black Liberation movement in
2009. She will also be available  to sign her books afterwards.
Kumasi, the historian of the Black August Organizing Committee, who was
a comrade of George Jackson and one of the founders of Black August was
orignally scheduled to participate, but due to unforeseen
circumstances, he will be unable to make it. A recorded interview of
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Saturday August 1, 2009 7:30 music, 8:30 Movie starts!
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Hurry
Sundown
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Funded
in part by the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities, an agency
supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Movies Under the Stars
continues at Sankofa...THIS SATURDAY 8:30pm: CLAUDINE  Cool off a hot Saturday DC night, with Outdoor Movies
Sankofa's Rear Courtyard
Come early for musical prelude 7:30
07/11
Nothing But A Man
Jazz legend Abby Lincoln and Ivan Dixon star in a classic love story on manhood and overcoming racial and class obstacles.
07/18
Gentrification Documentaries
Brick by Brick
by Shirikiana Gerima
A straight foward commentary on gentrification, displacement and
resistance in our nation's capital.
Flag Wars
by Linda Goode Bryant and Laura Poitras
A stark look at conflict in the community.
THIS SATURDAY:
08/01 - In case of rain: 08/15
CLAUDINE A family classic staring a young James Earl Jones and Diane Carroll. NEXT SATURDAY:
07/25 - Rescheduled due to rain: 08/8
Middle Passage -N- Rootsby Ada M. Babino Black hair hang-ups with a peace of mind. A Question of Colorby Kathy Sandler A deeper investigation of color consciousness and its implications.
Movies begin at 8:30pm or Sundown; Musical Prelude starts at 7:30pm
so come early for a full night of enjoyment for all ages!
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Coming Up...
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August 9, 2009 Booksigning with Flores Forbes, "Will You Die With Me?"
Time to be announced.
August 11, 7pm Public Meeting on young man shot by DC police.
For more information call 202-328-8049 Ousainou. Presented by the International People's Democratic Uhuru Movement
August 15, 3pm Music with Nate X DJing, Sankofa front Courtyard
August 16, 5-8pm Ne'a Posey Salon; An afternoon of lovely music, singing and poetry in outdoor cafe.
All events free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
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Dear Sankofa Family,
Please check our exciting schedule for the weekend and join us at Sankofa.
Wonderful events are planned for the summer, check the schedule...
Best,
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OFFICIAL LAUNCH of
"ARTS UNDER THE STARS"Friday, June 19th
Starting at 7:00 PM
This week artists featuring are Donald Martin (Vocals) & Poet, Phoenix.
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100/100 POETRY SLAM #6
IN TWO DAYS!
It goes down!!
Hosted by THE MIXES
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Starting @ 7pm
Brief open micGreat Publishing Company presents, and Sankofa Sponsors the art of poetry slam!
We still have $10
advance tickets and a few more slam slots, but you better call today or go
online www.greatpublishing.com
AND
remember that you can
buy your listing for
THE STAGE PAGES on
site...
There are still a few
slam slots available
$10 in advance
$15 at the door
www.greatpublishing.com or
by phone 703.593.8505
Your Slammers are...
Megan Rickman
Minister Orr
Rasheed
Narrator
Avian
Rah Mah
PAGES
Fried Sushi
2C Poetry
Wardell Johnson
Free Parking Available
onsite/ Street Parking
**purchase your listing
for THE STAGE PAGES, spoken word/poetry tour directory**
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ADACI
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IN HONOR OF OUR POWERFUL FATHERS AND STRONG BLACK MEN
A Juneteenth Celebration and Awards Luncheon
Father's Day
Sunday, June 21, 2009
from 2:00-5:00 pm
featuring
"A Great and Mighty Walk"
the classic documentary on Professor John Henrik Clarke
Greetings ADACI Family and Friends!
Please
be the guest at this very special tribute to Our Powerful Fathers and
Strong Black Men. ADACI will feature the film "A Great and Mighty Walk",
the classic documentary chronicling the life and times of Professor
John Henrik Clarke. ADACI will also present their annual "Walking in the
Footsteps of the Ancestors" award to three culturally upstanding Black
men in the Washington DC community: *Senghor Jawara Baye-President-General, UNIA-ACL *Kwesi Duku-African Herbsman, Blue Nile Botanicals *Allen Uzikee Nelson-Master Sculptor
TICKETS ARE $20 IN ADVANCE
$25 AT THE DOOR
$15 FOR STUDENTS WITH CURRENT ID
(TICKETS INCLUDE A DELECTABLE CARIBBEAN CUISINE)
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND/OR TICKETS, CONTACT:
ADACI - 202.230.1086* 301.455.8348* OR 443.570.5667
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THE SUNDAY SALON
With
host Ne'a Posey
Sunday June 21
5:00 PM-8:00 PM
This is a family friendly outdoor arts melange organised by Lil SoSo Productions.
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Don't Forget on Monday, June 22nd
Sam Greenlee Booksigning
Starting @ 6:30 PM
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Dear Sankofa Family,
Please check our events and join us.
We have Arts Under The Stars back on our schedule and soon we will have Sunday Jazz Brunch.
See you @ Sankofa Video and Books.
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LAUNCH
"ARTS UNDER THE STARS"
FRIDAY JUNE 19th
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Positive Productions will officially launch for 2009 Arts Under The Stars , and it will be hosted every Friday by Aliya B. Carter. Should you need more information, please contact the host at this email.
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100/100 SLAM continues...
Saturday June 20th
7:00 - 11:00 PM
KaNikki brings back the slam at Sankofa. For more information, please communicate with her by
email.
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ADACI
hosts
FATHER'S DAY EVENT
Sunday June 21st
2:00 - 5:00 PM
ADACI cordially invites you to this very special tribute to Our Powerful
Fathers and Strong Black Men. We will feature the film "A Great and
Mighty Walk", the classic documentary chronicling the life and times of
Professor John Henrik Clarke. We will also present our annual
"Walking in the Footsteps of the Ancestors" award to three culturally
upstanding Black men in the Washington
DC community:
* Senghor Jawara Baye-President-General, UNIA-ACL
* Kwesi
Duku-African Herbsman, Blue Nile Botanicals
* Allen
Uzikee Nelson-Master Sculptor
TICKETS
ARE $20 IN ADVANCE
$25 AT THE DOOR
$15 FOR STUDENTS WITH CURRENT ID
(TICKETS
INCLUDE A DELECTABLE CARIBBEAN CUISINE)
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NE'A POSEY
Sunday June 21st
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Join us at Sankofa for one evening with the one and only Ne'a Posey. This is presented by Lil So So Productions.If you want more information, please check about Ne'a Posey and/or the organizer myspace page.
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Booksigning with
Author Sam Greenlee
Monday June 22nd
6:30 - 9:00 PM
An Interactive Discussion & Book Signing On Both "The Spook" and his latest book; "Baghdad Blues" with Author Sam Greenlee. The event will be facilitated by filmmaker Haile Gerima.
This event is co-sponsored by Sankofa Video and Books, Safiya-Nuh Foundation and the Black August Planning Organization.
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"ARTS UNDER THE STARS"
Featuring
The Cornel West Theory
Friday June 26th
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Details of this event will be updated soon. If you want to know more information, please contact the organizer with any questions by sending an email.
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SANKOFA VIDEO AND BOOKS
2714 GEORGIA AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON DC 20001
(202) 234-4755
WWW.SANKOFA.COM
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Dear Sankofa Family,
Check our events and join us at Sankofa.
Looking forward to seeing you!
Sankofa Video and Books
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MV BILL
Tuesday, June 2nd
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Afro Brazilian artist Alex Barboza aka MV Bill, a top hip-hop artist in Brazil will come for an inform discussion. This will be to learn
about his work in Brazil
as well as establish linkages with African diaspora in DC working on similar
issues. So please feel free to invite others you feel will be interested in
meeting him.
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Saturday June 6
4:00- 7:00 PM
DISCUSSION:
"Liberation,
not Development, Reparations not Cooperation, REPAD, not NEPAD: an
African-centered Critic to the Paradigm and policies of so-called
Development.
This event is organized by Mark Bolden.
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" THE LAST GOOD MAN"
Book signing by Patrice Franklin
SUNDAY JUNE 7th
3:00-6:00 PM
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"One Hope Sudan Initiative"
Sunday June 7th
6:30-9:00 PM
Informal discussion organized by Samah.
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EVENTS @ Sankofa
May 15th- May 31st 2009
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Dear Sankofa Family,
Please check our events and join us @ Sankofa VB & Cafe.
Sincerely,
SANKOFA VIDEO & BOOKS |
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"WHY LENIN STILL MATTERS"
Featuring PAUL LEBLANC,
author of Revolution, Democracy and Socialism:
Selected Writings of Lenin (Pluto Press, 2008)
 Saturday May 16th
From 3:00 PM- 5:30 PM
Paul LeBlanc will speak for 30 minutes to be followed by questions and discussion. As an activist and author, LeBlanc has played an important in examining Lenin's thought in the context of his historical role both in Russia and internationallu in the lead up to and following the Russian Revolution of 1917.
What are the key ideas in Lenin's thought? Why and how do Lenin's ideas matter today? What is the relationship of Lenin to the larger Marxist tradition? How has Lenin's shaped successive generations of radicals?
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The SUNDAY SALON with host Ne'a POSEY
Presented by Lil So So Productions
Sunday May 17th
From 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Every Third Sunday of the month, Sankofa patio becomes part stage and part gathering ground for a family-friendly experience with some of the area's most talented artists and artisans. This is presented by Lil So So Productions.
If you want more information, please check this site.You are also welcome to check this myspace page.
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Black Women's Voices: Poetry and Patriarchy
hosted by Elen
dis⋅man⋅tle [dis-man-tl]
-verb (used with object), -tled, -tling.
1. to deprive or strip of apparatus, furniture, equipment, defenses, etc.: to dismantle a ship; to dismantle a fortress.
2. to disassemble or pull down; take apart.
he⋅gem⋅o⋅ny [hi-jem-uh-nee, hej-uh-moh-nee]
-noun, plural -nies.
1. leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation.
2. (esp. among smaller nations) aggression or expansionism by large nations in an effort to achieve world domination.
3.
its agents are the press (mass communications media), organised
religion, the schools (educational curricula), and the commercialised
popular arts (cinema, music, et cetera) - imposed from above, that
influence the citizens of the subordinate state to accept the hegemon's
(foreign, external) values, thereby, maintaining the hegemonic status
quo, so that the empire can continue.
pa·tri·ar·chy (pā'trē-är'kē)
n.
1. A social system in which the father is the head of the family and men have authority over women and children.
2. A family, community, or society based on this system or governed by men.
'In December of 2007, longing for a deeper sense of community and a safe space in which to cultivate a passion for poetry, feminism, and the solidarity of African-descended women, I birthed the series, "Black Women's Voices: Poetry and Patriarchy.: It has been an intense experience, to say the least.'
Saturday May 23rd
From 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Elen's message 'If you are in participating in an evening of beautiful poetry, laughter, and fun[!], while unpacking the layers of oppression which we navigate on a daily basis, then this is the event for you.
No featured poet-just you and your words!
The First hour is limited open mic and the second hour will be comprised of a facilitated discussion. You are welcome to share your own poetry, or the writing of other poets like Lucille Clifton, Sonia Sanchez, Alice Walker and Audre Lorde.
This event is open to people of all genders and sexualities. Respect for a wide range of perspectives is an integral part of creating and sustaining a safe space.'
If you want are interested in the reading or want to contact the organiser, please email her. Also you can check this site.
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The COrNel WeST TheORY
Friday May 29th
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FRIDAY MAY 8th
6:30PM- 9:00PM
AFTER WINTER: STERLING BROWN
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Dear Sankofa Family,
Check our events until the 15th of month, and join us.
SANKOFA VIDEO AND BOOKS
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WORKSHOP MUSIC PUBLISHING
SATURDAY, MAY 2nd
From 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Learn how to
protect your music in this digital age. Songwriters' Cypher and Jah
Works Music,LLC collaborate with Sankofa Books/Cafe to bring you a
legal workshop that will specifically outline how to publish and
protect your music. Participants will leave with a basic set of tools
that they can apply. Breakfast will be provided.
To register contact choccitysoul@gmail.com Registration $25 (breakfast included)Should you need more information, please contact the site
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CRESCENT MOON NIGHTS
Open Mic
SATURDAY MAY 02nd
From 6:00 PM - 10:00PM |
Language Arts Open Mic
Wednesday May 6th
From 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join KaNikki in another open mic...
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TWANA BOND-JONES Book-Signing
"It's Not Right, But It's Okay"
Thursday May 7th
From 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come join Twana Bond-Jones, she will be stopping at Sankofa Video and Books during her East Coast Book-Signing Tour.If you need more information, please check this site.
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SANKOFA VIDEO AND BOOKS
2714 Georgia Ave., NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001
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THIS MONTH EVENTS
April 2009
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Dear Sankofa Family,
Check our events for the month and join us.
See you!
SANKOFA VIDEO and BOOKS
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Howard University CREATIVE WRITING Students read excerpts from their SHORT STORIES
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Wednesday
April 22
6:30 - 8:30 PM
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Friday
April 24
7:00 - 9:00 PM
The Songwriters' Cypher is where songwriters, musicians, and producers get a chance to share the source or the root of their songs and the stories. It's a good opportunity to get feedback, dialog about music, and the prospect of jamming with other artists. For this cypher come with a classic oldie in additional to your own work.For more information, please check Songwriters' Cypher |
HOLISTIC LIVING & DISCUSSION W/ KEIDI OBI AWADU |
SATURDAY
APRIL 25
1:00 - 5:00 PM
Community Gardening project and Round table cypher.
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FILM SCREENING
"THESE GIRLS"
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THURSDAY
APRIL 30
7:00 - 9:00 PM
A film by Tahani Rached
Screened to
audiences at the Cannes, Toronto, and New York film
festivals, this fresh, irresistibly lively, intensely engaging documentary from
widely acclaimed Egyptian director Tahani Rached (SORAΟDA, WOMAN OF PALESTINE
and FOUR WOMEN OF EGYPT) follows a band of teenage girls living on the streets
of Cairo. Rached
won astonishing access to the girls' world; this vigorous, cinematic film is
built upon the deep trust of its subjects and the long experience of the
filmmaker. Already at a disadvantage as impoverished and abused girls in a
Muslim society, they encounter rape, drug addiction, prostitution, pregnancy and
motherhood on the streets. While the girls' troubles are not downplayed, neither
are their courage, playfulness and vibrant camaraderie.
Rached brings
alive the pulse of Cairo's streets, offering an unsentimental
portrait that avoids traps of guilt or cheap pity. What stands out is the
strength and sheer joy that these girls project. With deft skill Rached reveals
an invisible world and offers a loving homage to the inspirational, fierce girls
who inhabit it.
For more information, please check the site
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COMRADE FATSO &
CHABVONDOKA (BAND)
OUTSPOKEN &
ESSENCE (BAND)
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ALL THE WAY FROM ZIMBABWE,
Thursday
April 23
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books is proud to host Comrade Fatso and the crew...
Please check here for more info.
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THE CORNEL WEST THEORY
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COME AND JAM
FRIDAY
APRIL 24
9:00 -10:30 PM
For more information, please check their myspace page
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Jailhouse Lawyers: Prisoners Defending Prisoners v.
the USA |
Written by Mumia
SUNDAY
APRIL 26
3:00 - 7:00 PM
This event is organised by Naji Muhammad and will hosting Mumia Abu-Jamal. If you want more information, please check the site |
HERBALIST |
SUNDAY
APRIL 26
12:30 - 2:30 PMHerbalists have the great opportunity to be a voice
here, and we were a big voice in changing the face of American health
care, you know by introducing alternatives again. We made a lot of
noise about the very grass roots, organic way, and we have the same
responsibility to now that we have restored herbalism in this culture,
we have maybe a greater responsibility to ensure that those plants have
the tradition that it's based on. We say it is for future generations
of plant lovers but truthfully it is for the great web of life, it
really has a little to do with people more to do with the web of life.
~Rosemary Gladstar, United Plant Savers Founder Should you need more info, please check her site
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Haile Gerima
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"Gentrification and a Callus Affluent Class"
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Sankofa Video and Books continues on the issue of gentrification:
PART II- Friday April 17th 2009 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Panel Discussion on Continental Gentrification
This panel will address the Economic and Cultural impact of gentrification like the cultural losses of historic gentrification, ie, U Street past and present, and many more. This panel will be facilitate by Prof. Acklyn Lynch.
PART III- Saturday April 18th 2009
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Panel Discussion on Global Gentrification will receive Askia Muhammad from WPFW, Professor at Georgetown University Clarence Lucane, Dr. Lennox Yearwood sociologist and executive assistant to Chief Academic Officer from District of Columbia Public schools.
The panel discussions will allow the community to thoroughly examine the implications of gentrification, gentrification and racism, the institutionalized gentrification, the economic implication of gentrification, the implication of culture gentrification, the appropriation of African American cultural icons for the benefits of the 'gentrifiers', and the following questions will be addressed:
- Have they come to live with us or displace us?
- Who owns the planet?
- Gentrification: the latest stage of colonial power?
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Haile Gerima
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Sankofa Video and Books will embark on the issue of gentrification on the following dates:
1-Saturday April 11th 2009
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Screening of the film "Brick by Brick" by Shirikiana Aina. The film is the only surviving film made on the issue of gentrification in DC. This visionary film is the only film that predicted the new reality of Washington DC. There will be a discussion with the film maker and Linda Leaks from Empower DC.
2- Friday April 17th 2009 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM
Panel Discussion on Continental Gentrification
This panel will address the Economic and Cultural impact of gentrification like the cultural losses of historic gentrification, ie, U Street past and present, and many more.
3- Saturday April 18th 2009
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Panel Discussion on Global Gentrification
The panel discussions will allow the community to thoroughly examine the implications of gentrification, gentrification and racism, the institutionalized gentrification, the economic implication of gentrification, the implication of culture gentrification, the appropriation of African American cultural icons for the benefits of the 'gentrifiers', and the following questions will be addressed:
- Have they come to live with us or displace us?
- Who owns the planet?
- Gentrification: Latest stage of colonial power - or - it's relationship to colonialism?
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THIS WEEK EVENTS
Dear Sankofa Family,
Please check the events of the week and join us.
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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ASHES AND EMBERS
by
Haile Gerima is finally on DVD.
Our Price: $ 19.99
S & H: $ 6.00
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Reading and Signing
TUESDAY MARCH 31st, 2009
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Come and listen to the wonderful Opal Adisa...Coming to Sankofa during her East Coast Book Tour.
Check her online
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LANGUAGES ARTS OPEN MIC
WEDNESDAY APRIL 1st , 2009
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
100/100 SLAM success has called for more of KaNikki's events...thus the Languages Arts Open Mic event coming every month...
Admission will be 5$ before 8:00PM and for students all night admission with Valid ID, 7$ after 8:00 PM.
***The first 3 participants to sign the open mic list will receive complimentary admission.***
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"SISTERS IN LAW"
A film by Kim Longinotto
Co-directed by Florence Ayisi
THURSDAY APRIL 2nd
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
DC RAPE CRISIS CENTER, TransAfrica and in partnership with Positive Productions, will be screening during Sexual Assault Awareness Month "Sisters in Law".
*** FREE EVENT***
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Dear Sankofa Family,
Check this week events and join us!
See you.
Sankofa DVD Books Cafe
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Introduction AFRICAN HERBAL MEDICINE
Monday March 23
6:30 PM- 8:00 PM
Tokunboh has founded Nourishing Botanicals to serve her purpose and long-time calling. And she states "Nourishing Botanicals came together as my long time pursuit to
fulfilling my calling. At this point I have arrived to a place where I
am able to reach out to the community and share the gifts bestowed to
me. I pride myself as an earth mother, embracer of nature and natural
things, authentic in thought and action, creative, intuitive and
honest. I fill myself with the bounties of the earth and the simple
things many take for granted. This is how the term Nourishing
Botanicals came about. It means botany feeds the mind, body and spirit." Check her site for further information
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"Da ve Zirin &
Laila Al-Arian Speak"
Thurdsay March 26  7:00 PM- 9:00 PM
The International Socialist Organisation will host two important writers from The Nation Magazine, Dave Zirin and Laila Al- Arian. Dave is a political sports writer and anti-war
activist, Laila is a journalist and daughter of political prisoner Sami
Al-Arian. They will speak about the plight of the Palestinian
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THE CORNEL WEST THEORY
Friday March 27
8:00 PM- 9:30 PM
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DIPO KALEJAIYE
Saturday March 28
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for a book signing of DIPO KALEJAIYE new book " THE FINICKY BIRD AND OTHER STORIES".
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 Black Psychology Eye on Film
"BIRTH OF A NATION" PART II
Saturday March 28
11 AM- 1PM ***Admission is 1$*** |
Sponsored by Positive Productions,Prof. Taty Film Series Presents" THE 11th Hour"Sunday March 29 6:00 PM- 8:30 PM |
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SANKOFA EVENTS 2009
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Dear Sankofa Family,
Please check our events for this weekend and join us.
See you!
Sankofa DVD BOOKS CAFE
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Black Psychology Eye
on Film
Saturday March 21st
11 AM- 1PM
Admission is $1. 
The
racist film, Birth of a Nation, reproduced and projected the negative
stereotypes of African people onto the screen for the first time and
captured the in a way never done before. If seeing is believing, and
perception is the basis of reality, then there are psychological
aspects to be understood from this film, especially as it relates to
the historical moment of reconstruction shortly followed by what
Rayford Logan would call the low point in American history, the Nadir.
During the Nadir, there were scores of white racist mob attacks of black
communities that were sanctioned by the state in many cases. The
reascension of the Ku Klux Klan and the lynching of Africans in America
occurred during this period called the Nadir and lasts through today in
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US IMMIGRATION LAW
All for free
Saturday March 21st
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
* Asylum Applications
* Green Cards
* Family Immigration
* Employment Visa/Work
Authorization
* Deportation/Removal
Hearings
* Immigration Consequences
of Criminal Convictions
* Appeal of Denials
Presenters:
Gnobela
Seri, Esq. (Seri & Associates)
(212) 864-0724
Meti
Abebe, Esq. (Abebe & Ball Law Firm)
(301) 328-7957
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Mimi Ghirmay, Esq. (Sankofa Law Firm)
(703) 725-636
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The 100/100 Slam # 4
Saturday March 21st
7:00 PM- 11:00 PM
hosted by Droopy the Brokeballer$10 in advance to sit
$10 in advance to spit
$15 at the door to sit
NO GUEST LIST
purchase tickets online www.greatpublishing.com
or to purchase tickets by phone call 703.593.8505. |
Dr. Germon Miller
Sunday March 22st
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 What are the 5 most important safety travel items a female
should carry everyday?
Come join our sister circle to review self-preservation wisdom
that can save your life.
Combat topics to be covered:
- Traditional
strategies
- Armed-
The culture of Weapons
- Strictly Street, Hand to Hand and Ground Techniques
Workshop fee on the day of the event: $ 20.00
or contact Dr. Germon "Askari" Miller @ 202-629-1721 / gyneme@yahoo.com
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