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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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new and rare books • independent films • handcrafts
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Tue, Sep 26Sankofa Video Books & CaféSep 26, 8:00 PMSankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Multiple DatesFri, Sep 29Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféSep 29, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USASep 29, 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, 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!
Wed, Oct 11Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféOct 11, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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
Tue, Jan 16Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféJan 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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Sat, Sep 23Sankofa Video & BooksSep 23, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USASep 23, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us for a screening of Haile Gerima's After Winter: Sterling Brown followed by a lecture from poet, writer and attorney, Brian Gilmore. All ticket purchases will serve as a donation to Positive Productions Inc, a 501c3 organization created to support filmmakers of color!
Thu, Sep 21MLK Jr LibrarySep 21, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMMLK Jr Library, 901 G St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Wed, Sep 20Sankofa Video & BooksSep 20, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USASep 20, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA‘Walter Rodney: What they don’t Want you to Know’ is an original 72-minute documentary featuring a murder, Cold War conspiracies, Black Power, the end of the Empire, and how that connects to the policing, surveillance practices, and social movements of today.
Tue, Sep 19Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféSep 19, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Sun, Sep 17Sankofa Video & BooksSep 17, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Sat, Sep 16Sankofa Video & BooksSep 16, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Wed, Sep 06Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféSep 06, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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Store Hours
Mon-Sat: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Sun: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Cafe Hours
Mon-Thu: 9:00am - 10:00pm
Fri & Sat: 9:00am - 11:30pm
Sun: 9:00am - 9:00pm
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We are located across the street from the Howard Business School, minutes away from the historic U Street and Shaw neighborhoods. Metrorail stations Petworth, U Street, Columbia Heights and Shaw-Howard are located approximately .8 miles away. 70 & 79 buses offer convenient stops nearby.
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