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Sankofa

Video· Books · Cafe

A sanctuary for Pan-African culture
since '98.

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“We revolt simply because,

for many reasons,

we can no longer breathe
 

– Frantz Fanon

 Featured Books

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I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver"

 

- Maya Angelou

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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.

Films by The Founders

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Help us meet our goal to donate 1000 books and Black independent movies (DVD's) to families.  

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Our Hours

The Bookstore is open 10am - 8pm everyday.

Sankofa Cafe is now open  8am - 8pm .

(202) 234-4755 Store | (202) 588-7061 Cafe

2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

©2024 Sankofa Video Books & Cafe

Web Design and Photography of Sankofa by melkETsadek

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