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Since '98
Founded by Shirikiana and Haile Gerima and named after the internationally acclaimed film SANKOFA they produced. It's symbol, the Sankofa Bird, looks backward constantly checking as she moves into the future.
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe is liberated territory that hopes to be a place where thoughtful consideration of the past and future can take place via books, films, and programming particularly generated by and about people of African Descent.
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Upcoming Events
- Multiple DatesFri, Apr 26WashingtonApr 26, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMWashington, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Multiple DatesSat, Apr 27WashingtonApr 27, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMWashington, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Sat, Apr 27Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféApr 27, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Wed, May 01Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféMay 01, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Sat, May 04Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféMay 04, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAMay 04, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us for a heartwarming celebration of Black motherhood with author Leah Hairston, MSSW as she introduces her uplifting coloring book, "Color Me, Mama: Birth & Postpartum Affirmations for New Moms."
- Thu, May 09Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféMay 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Fri, May 10Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféMay 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAMay 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us for another amazing screening! Deep Currents is a 5 movement audiovisual art piece (a true collaboration between Seaux Chill & David McKissic) celebrating the past, present, and future of Black Indianapolis.
- Sat, May 11Sankofa Video & BooksMay 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAMay 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USADo you want to know what it means to truly love and cultivate healthier relationships? Are your current beliefs about love holding you back from fulfilling relationships? What if “All About Love” can unlock the secrets to healthier relationships?
- Sun, May 12Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféMay 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAMay 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAHappy Nappy Storytelling is back at it again with another amazing children's event! We've got the authors of the Neo & Nubia series, Chinwe Onyeagoro and Oby Onyeagoro ready to read aloud! You don't want to miss this!
- Sat, May 18Sankofa Video & BooksMay 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAMay 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAHave you ever felt the weight of unsaid words, unvalidated emotions, or dismissed experiences in your dynamic with your father? Are you curious about how these moments impacted your well-being? Join this bibliotherapy event with licensed professionals!
- Sun, May 19Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféMay 19, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Thu, May 23Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféMay 23, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Tue, Jun 04Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféJun 04, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Sat, Jun 15Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféJun 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJun 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAWe're excited to host the DC Launch of the latest publication from Black bookstore legend ,Hoke S. Glover III, Crazy as Hell: The Best Little Guide to Black History! Hoke will be in conversation with Dr. Greg Carr, of Howard University!
- Date and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books, & CaféDate and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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The Bookstore is open 10am - 8pm everyday.
Sankofa Cafe is now open 8am - 10pm .
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