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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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MISSED A LIVE EVENT?

Catch the replay at SankofaTV

Haiti on our Mind
01:52:56
SVB-Beyond the Wire - Film Discussion
01:42:47
Beyond the Wire Film Screenin
04:47
Man Gedelat (Who Killed Her?) Film Discussion
42:38
Film Screening - ATTACHED: A Community Conversation
50:56
Listen to Me Film Screening
01:07:10
Listen to Me Film Screenin
09:11
LO QUE DIJO LA GITANA
01:28:00

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The Bookstore is open 10am - 6pm

Sankofa Cafe is now open  8am - 9pm

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(202) 234-4755 Bookstore | Cafe

2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

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