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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
Multiple DatesFri, Jul 26WashingtonJul 26, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMWashington, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Sat, Jul 27Sankofa Video, Books & CafeJul 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USABook signing and screening of the short film, "The Visit", followed by a discussion on Arab and Muslim stereotypes , 6PM, July 27th at Sankofa!
Multiple DatesSun, Jul 28Sankofa Video & BooksJul 28, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us for a free language class taught by Kamau Grimes every Sunday!
Sat, Aug 03Sankofa Video, Books & CafeAug 03, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USADon't miss out on our Kente Weaving Workshop with Master Weaver Kwasi Asare August 3rd, 2024 12 - 3PM
Sat, Aug 03Sankofa Video, Books & CafeAug 03, 2024, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAIt's Watermelon Day 2024 - Brought to you by Bomani Armah A.K.A. Baba Got Bars and happening at Sankofa!
Multiple DatesSun, Aug 04Sankofa Video & BooksAug 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAHosted by Jordan Strudwick, Gaza on Our Mind is a biweekly event created for those in our community looking for an outlet to express their solidarity with the people of Gaza. Consider making a donation to our partners, WPFW, below.
Multiple DatesFri, Aug 09Sankofa Video Books and CafeAug 09, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PMSankofa Video Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us for an evening of captivating music with David White and Edge Theory!
Sat, Aug 24Sankofa Video, Books, & CaféAug 24, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USACalling all historians with a sense of humor! Sankofa is excited to present a special discussion between two charismatic historians! Our author of the hour is award-winning journalist, Michael Harriot, who will be conversation with In Class with Carr's host, Dr. Greg Carr!
Wed, Sep 11Sankofa Video Books & CaféSep 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us as Dr. Smith shares her insights, wisdom, and passion for education and community empowerment. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and motivated by a true changemaker!
Date and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books, & CaféDate and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us as we welcome Connie Briscoe into the space the brains behind Stepping Out: The Unapologetic Style of African Americans Over Fifty!
Multiple DatesTue, Jul 23Sankofa Video Books & CaféJul 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USADefined as "Social Activism through Creative Expression", join us and the hosts from ARTIVISM as we hold a free space for the community to delve into various mediums of art.
Sat, Jul 20Sankofa Video, Books & CafeJul 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAExperience a night of live music and storytelling at Sankofa with the talented Ayaba Bey, Saturday, July 20 at 7PM
Wed, Jul 17Sankofa Video, Books & CafeJul 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us 6PM Wednesday, July 17, at Sankofa to discuss A Journey of Truth and Repatriation and the ebook titled Ghana: The Great, The Good, The Bad and the Ugly
Sun, Jul 14Sankofa Video, Books & CafeJul 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us 6PM, Sunday, July 14, 2024 for an in-depth discussion with the popular Ethiopian Poetry and Jazz tv show "TOBIYA" presenters, Poet and Producer Misrak Terefe and Artist Tesfahun Kebede (Frash Adash)!
Fri, Jul 12Sankofa Video, Books and CafeJul 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSankofa Video, Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAWe're excited to host the signing of award-winning poet and artist Laini Mataka's new book, "Return of the Kings", Friday, July 12, 2024, at Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe! Get your ticket and pre-order a copy of the book here!
Wed, Jul 10Sankofa Video, Books & CafeJul 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us Wednesday, July 10, at Sankofa for a discussion with the authors of "The Graphic History of Hip Hop", Tim Fielder and Walt Greason. Hosted by William Jones
Fri, Jul 05Sankofa Video, Books & CafeJul 05, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us at Sankofa for a special screening of the 1996 film, "Aristotle's Plot"and a discussion with Cameroonian Filmmaker Jean-Pierre Bekolo, on Friday, July 5th, at 7PM!
Sun, Jun 23Sankofa Video, Book and CafeJun 23, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDTSankofa Video, Book and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAHosted by Jordan Strudwick, Gaza on Our Mind is a space for members of our community, looking for an outlet to express their solidarity with the people of Gaza. Consider making a donation to our partners, WPFW, a community based radio advocating for the Palestinian cause below.
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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