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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
- Wed, May 22Sankofa Video & BooksMay 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMSankofa Video & Books, 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
- Fri, May 24Sankofa Video & BooksMay 24, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Sat, May 25Sankofa Video & BooksMay 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMSankofa Video & Books , 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAMay 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMSankofa Video & Books , 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAThis event is not just about celebrating a physical structure; it's about celebrating the spirit of empowerment and the strengthening of community. We invite you to be a part of this special moment and join us as we take a step towards a more accessible future for all.
- Multiple DatesSat, May 25WashingtonMay 25, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMWashington, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Sun, May 26Sankofa Video & BooksMay 26, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Tue, May 28Sankofa Video & BooksMay 28, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Multiple DatesFri, May 31WashingtonMay 31, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMWashington, 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 authors, Hoke S. Glover III and V. Efua Prince; Crazy as Hell: The Best Little Guide to Black History! Hoke and Dr. Prince will be in conversation with Dr. Greg Carr, of Howard University!
- Mon, Jun 17Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféJun 17, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJun 17, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USALadies, we all have a hair story don't we? Especially from our grade school days! Well this new anthology, Laid to the Side: Disrupting the Silence of Black Girls' Hair Stories in Schools, dives into those stories and emphasizes their impact on the development of Black girls!
- 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.
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