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Sankofa
Video· Books · Cafe
A sanctuary for Pan-African culture
since '98.
“We revolt simply because,
for many reasons,
we can no longer breathe”
– Frantz Fanon
Featured Books
Upcoming Events
Wed, Mar 18Sankofa Video, Books & CafeJoin us every second Wednesday of the month at Sankofa!
Fri, Mar 20Sankofa Video Books & CaféJoin us for a discussion of Julia Wright’s powerful new poetry collection, moderated by Professor Greg Thomas. Julia will join via Zoom to share insights and answer questions.
Sat, Mar 21Sankofa Video Books & CaféConversation with Brian Mushana Kwesiga
Sun, Mar 22Sankofa Video, Books & CafeUnpacking the implications of Trump’s “Board of Peace” and Kushner’s “New Gaza’ plan - The implications for the people of Palestine and for the world.- Wed, Mar 25Sankofa Video, Books & CafeJoin us every second Wednesday of the month at Sankofa!
Thu, Mar 26Sankofa Video Books & CaféJoin author Johnzelle Anderson in conversation with Paula G. Akinwole as they discuss Mixtape: A Memoir. Don’t miss this engaging evening of dialogue and reflection.
Fri, Mar 27Sankofa Video Books & CaféJoin us for an engaging conversation with author Dr. Bianca J. Baldridge, in dialogue with Brandelyn Anderson.
Sat, Mar 28Sankofa Video, Books & CafeSankofa invites you to our writing workshop with Mama Laini Mataka! A powerful continuation of a journey into words, wisdom, and self-expression you won’t want to miss!
Fri, Apr 03Sankofa Video Books & CaféJoin us for a screening of The Pendleton 2: They Stood Up, a powerful documentary about two men who fought to prove their innocence after a wrongful conviction. The screening will be followed by a conversation with filmmaker Too Black and Evan Wright.
Sun, Apr 05Sankofa Video, Books & CafeA community gathering to share and reflect on powerful stories of conflict, resilience, and hope from Sudan. Come together to listen, learn, and connect.- Wed, Apr 08Sankofa Video, Books & CafeJoin us every second Wednesday of the month at Sankofa!
Thu, Apr 16Sankofa Video Books & CaféJoin us for a special screening of a film that follows two Kenyan women working to restore/reimagine a historic public library in Nairobi while grappling with questions of colonial legacy, access to knowledge, and the future of public institutions. Followed by a conversation with Dr. Greg Carr
Thu, Apr 23Sankofa Video, Books & CafeWhat does it truly cost to heal in silence? Join author Ashley McGirt-Adair in conversation with moderator Marline Francois-Madden as they explore racial trauma and the urgent need for culturally responsive mental health care.
Fri, Apr 24Sankofa Video Books & CaféJoin us for a powerful conversation with author and journalist Trymaine Lee on A Thousand Ways to Die and the true cost of violence on Black life in America.
Date and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books & CafeJoin our conversation with author and author co-host of Revolutionary African Perspectives on WRFG 89.3FM at Sankofa! Moderated by Evan Wright!
Date and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books & CafeJoin us for a special presentation in honor of Patrice Lumumba’s 100th birthday, featuring Elvie Banda, Jordan Strudwick, Bousaina Ibrahim, and Batool Ibrahim and Munyang Tengen, as they delve into the documentary Soundtrack to a Coup d'État, unpacking its layers, musical score, and implications
Date and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books & CafeJoin us for Toni at Random with Dana A. Williams, a lively conversation celebrating the power, craft, and legacy of Toni Morrison, guided by one of today’s leading Morrison scholars.- Date and time is TBDLocation is TBDJoin us for a conversation with designers Lily and Zeze on Ethiopian fashion and beyond!
New Arrivals
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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Our Hours
The Bookstore is open 10am - 8pm everyday.
Sankofa Cafe is now open 8am - 8pm .
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