Sankofa | Black-owned Bookstore | Washington DC

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Liberated
Territory

Since '97

Sankofa is a home for Black film, literature, memory, and community on Georgia Avenue in Washington, DC. For nearly three decades, people have come through our doors to find books, discover films, share food, exchange ideas, and gather around the stories that shape who we are.

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Featured Books

Upcoming Events

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MISSED A LIVE EVENT?

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NO WAR ON CUBA: Week of Action Film Screening + Material Aid Drive

Fes Is a Mirror: A Novella with Author Chantal James

01:08:01

Congo on Our Mind

01:44:27

Blue Beach with Author Karyn Parsons

01:02:29

Black Crosswords: In Our Own Words Vol. 2

53:10

Nothing Less Than Equality: The Battle over Segregated Education in the Nation's Capital

01:20:09

SUDAN ON OUR MIND

01:00:53

Film Screening - Mosiah

01:12:29

New Arrivals

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Open Book

Our Hours

The Bookstore is open 10am - 6pm

Sankofa Cafe is now open 8am - 9pm

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