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April 22, 2018, 2pm-4 pm

Eloise Greenfield Day

Featuring recitations of her poems by local elementary school students; a live jazz rendition of her classic poem, Honey, I Love; a tribute from renowned children's book illustrator Jan Spivey Gilchrist; a snippet of the ChildTimes Oral History Project; and a live conversation between Eloise Greenfield and her daughter, Monica.

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Abstract Echoes: Contemporary figures and reimagined Ethiopian symbolism
Thu, Oct 03
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Oct 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Artist Tseday Girma will be showcasing her artwork at Sankofa!
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Multiple Dates
Daniel E. Williams: A Retrospective
Fri, Oct 04
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Oct 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Haile Gerima in collaboration with Positive Productions Inc. present A retrospective dedicated to filmmaker Daniel E. Williams, complete with film screenings, discussions, and jazz music featuring David White
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Remembering Amiri Baraka: A 90th Birthday Tribute PART ONE!
Sun, Oct 06
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Oct 06, 2024, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 06, 2024, 2:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
In celebration of the Great Amiri Baraka's 90th birthday - Poetry Reading, Personal Letters from LeRoi Jones, Recollections with Haile Gerima, Alvin "Skipper" Bailey and Thomas J. Porter and much more!
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Multiple Dates
Free Amharic Language Class
Sun, Oct 06
Sankofa Video & Books
Oct 06, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 06, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a weekly hour of Free Amharic Language Study and Practice.
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Bringing Light into a New Day: African-centered Rites of Passage
Sat, Oct 12
Washington
Oct 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Washington, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Washington, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
This event is perfect for all parents, teachers, coaches and anyone working with adolescents. Please learn strategies for ushering our children into healthy adulthood.
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Book Launch: Class War in America: How the Elites Divide the Nation by Asking Are You a Worker or Are You White?
Sat, Oct 12
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Oct 12, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 12, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Former Washington Post foreign correspondent Jon Jeter will be at Sankofa for his upcoming book launch!
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TONI MORRISON and the GEOPOETICS of PLACE, RACE and BE/LONGING with Author Dr. Marilyn Mobley
Fri, Oct 18
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Oct 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Author Dr. Marilyn Mobley will be at Sankofa Friday, October 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm!
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Book Event - Melanin Magic: A Young Mystics Guide to African Spirituality
Sat, Oct 19
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Oct 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join author and West African astrologer Dossé-Via Trenou for this family-friendly event to celebrate the release of her new book and middle grade debut, Melanin Magic: A Young Mystic’s Guide to African Spirituality!
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Multiple Dates
Friday Night Flight$
Fri, Oct 25
Washington
Oct 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Washington, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Washington, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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Book Talk: We Quit America: Our Exit from a Country Designed to Kill Black People
Mon, Oct 28
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Oct 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join authors Yanique Redwood and Ronnie Galvin for an engaging discussion about their upcoming book! The event will be moderated by Nkechi Taifa. Don’t miss this opportunity to dive into their insights and inspirations!
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Stepping Out: The Unapologetic Style of African Americans Over Fifty
Date and time is TBD
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
Date and time is TBD
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Date and time is TBD
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us as we welcome Connie Briscoe into the space the brains behind Stepping Out: The Unapologetic Style of African Americans Over Fifty!
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Book Event - "Injustice" & "The General's Son" by Miko Peled
Wed, Oct 02
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Oct 02, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 02, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join our Discussion with Miko Peled on his books "Injustice" & "The General's Son" and much more! Moderated by Dr. Gi Gi El-Bayoumi
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Film Screening - KATASUMBIKA
Mon, Sep 30
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Sep 30, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Sep 30, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us 7PM Monday, September 30th for a special screening of Congolese Filmmaker Petna Ndaliko Katondolo's film, "KATASUMBIKA"
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GAZA ON OUR MIND
Sun, Sep 29
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Sep 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Sep 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Calling all artists, poets, singers, playwrights, towncryers in the DMV!
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Art All Night: Collage Ave - Special Film Screening
Sat, Sep 28
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Sep 28, 2024, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Sep 28, 2024, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a special screening on our patio featuring filmmaker Shirikiana Aina’s powerful 1982 documentary, "BRICK BY BRICK," alongside Merawi Gerima’s thought-provoking film, "RESIDUE." Don’t miss this chance to experience these impactful works under the stars!
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Book Talk: I am Maroon
Sat, Sep 28
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Sep 28, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Sep 28, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join our Book Discussion with Sharon Shoatz, and Paul Coates on Saturday, September 28th at Sankofa!
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Book Launch - "We Birth Freedom at Dawn" and Book Signing - "Reclaim Yourself: The Homecoming Workbook"
Thu, Sep 26
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Sep 26, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Sep 26, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Celebrate Authors Dr. Jaiya John and Dr. Thema Bryants' books at Sankofa!
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Fundraising Event - The Queens Closet Sale!
Sun, Sep 22
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Sep 22, 2024, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Sep 22, 2024, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join African Diaspora Ancestral Commemoration Institute (ADACI) on a fundraising sale - 'The Queens Closet Sale' Sept 21-22
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