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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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  • Date Night Ideas for Couples: Fun Ways to Connect with Your Partner
    Date Night Ideas for Couples: Fun Ways to Connect with Your Partner
    Fri, Oct 06
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Oct 06, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Oct 06, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    we’ve got a book discussion you won’t want to miss! Relationship Expert, Angela N Holton will be in conversation with Christina Joy, MSW our Events Coordinator on Angela’s new book: Date Night Ideas for Couples: Fun Ways to Connect with Your Partner for an Entertaining Night!
  • Black Children and Special Education
    Black Children and Special Education
    Wed, Oct 11
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Oct 11, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Oct 11, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    We're hosting Dr. Iya J'Nefer, The Integrative School Psychologist, as she presents an Afrikan Centered perspective on Black Children and Special Education!
  • Navigating School Selection 101: A Guide for African American Parents
    Navigating School Selection 101: A Guide for African American Parents
    Thu, Oct 12
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Oct 12, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Oct 12, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for a night of exploring the best path to finding the right school for your child with Dr. Rona M. Frederick as we chat about her book Navigating School Selection 101: A Guide for African American Parents.
  • Libra Love SoundBath
    Libra Love SoundBath
    Fri, Oct 13
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Oct 13, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Oct 13, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for a special performance by legendary performers Free Benjamin and Ayanna Gregory!
  • In Pursuit of Black Wealth: A Panel Discussion
    In Pursuit of Black Wealth: A Panel Discussion
    Wed, Oct 18
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Oct 18, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Oct 18, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for a panel discussion with three notable community members on building Black wealth ethically, communally, and with intention! We will be joined by panelists Jessica Nembhard, David Fontaine, and Jillian Hishaw, esq.
  • A Taste of Howard Writers II !
    A Taste of Howard Writers II !
    Sun, Oct 22
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Oct 22, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Oct 22, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    We're doing it again! What better way to close Homecoming Week than with a panel discussion & reading amongst Howard alumni? Join us for our second annual Taste of Howard Writers Panel moderated by Dr. Josh Myers and feat. authors Alan King, Angel Dye, Melanie Henderson, Abdul Ali & Ebony LaDelle.
  • Friday Night Flights: Open Mic Nights
    Friday Night Flights: Open Mic Nights
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Oct 27
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Oct 27, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Oct 27, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Looking for a spot to sing, dance, do stand-up, share your poetry, perform your spoken word, rap , or even play an instrument? All are welcome to share their gifts at Friday Night Flights Sankofa's regular open mic night! Every Last Friday of each month!
  •  How to Lose the Hounds: Maroon Geographies and a World Beyond Policing
     How to Lose the Hounds: Maroon Geographies and a World Beyond Policing
    Fri, Nov 03
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Nov 03, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Nov 03, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    We're excited to launch the critical new book How to Lose the Hounds: Maroon Geographies and a World Beyond Policing written by Celeste Winston! Celeste will be in conversation with Jalil Mustaffa Bishop!
  • Moonrise Over New Jessup: Paperback Release
    Moonrise Over New Jessup: Paperback Release
    Tue, Jan 16
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Jan 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Jan 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    We're hosting the paperback release of Moonrise Over New Jessup by Jamila Minnicks!
  • Art Under the Stars Paint and Sip with Beteseb
    Art Under the Stars Paint and Sip with Beteseb
    Time is TBD
    Sankofa Video Books & Café
    Time is TBD
    Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Time is TBD
    Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Don’t miss your opportunity to get instruction from the classically trained, Alemaye. Make art in a relaxing, thoughtfully curated environment.
  • 12 Lessons I Learned From the Guardian Monk of the Ark of Covenant
    12 Lessons I Learned From the Guardian Monk of the Ark of Covenant
    Time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    We're chatting with Jevon White as he takes on a journey through his book 12 Lessons I Learned From the Guardian Monk of the Ark of Covenant!
  • Jessica Care Moore : Live Poetry Reading at Sankofa!
    Jessica Care Moore : Live Poetry Reading at Sankofa!
    Time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    We are excited to have jessica Care Moore for an afternoon reading and book signing on Independent Bookstore Day during National Poetry Month! You don't want to miss this!
  • Very Intentional Parenting VIrtual Discussion
    Very Intentional Parenting VIrtual Discussion
    Time is TBD
    Sankofa TV
    Time is TBD
    Sankofa TV
    Time is TBD
    Sankofa TV
    Join us for a discussion with parenting coach, Destini Ann Davis, on her debut title Very Intentional Parenting!