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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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Fri, Oct 06Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféOct 06, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAOct 06, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAwe’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!
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Thu, Oct 12Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféOct 12, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAOct 12, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin 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.
Fri, Oct 13Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféOct 13, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Wed, Oct 18Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféOct 18, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAOct 18, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin 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.
Sun, Oct 22Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféOct 22, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAOct 22, 4:30 PM – 6:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAWe'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.
Multiple DatesFri, Oct 27Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféOct 27, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAOct 27, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USALooking 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!
Fri, Nov 03Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféNov 03, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USANov 03, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAWe'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!
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