Book event - Black Crosswords: In Our Own Words Vol. 2
Wed, Oct 14
|Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Join us for an afternoon with author Jan Buckner-Walker on the second volume of Black Crosswords: In Our Own Words, a celebration of Black life and language.


Time & Location
Oct 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
About The Event
Keep the puzzle party going with more Black culture and pop history with engaging crosswords for solvers of all skill levels—from the nationally syndicated creator of the Ebony and Essence crosswords.
Nationally syndicated puzzle creator of the Essence and Ebony crosswords—and founder of BlackCrosswords.com—Jan Buckner Walker returns with a new collection celebrating Black culture and its contributions to pop culture and history.
From Lorraine Hansberry and N.K. Jemisin to Beyoncé, Barack Obama, Motown, and Shonda Rhimes, BlackCrosswords: In Our Own Words Volume 2 spans the legacy of Black Americans across history, sports, literature, music, and politics—with a side of quotable wisdom.
Foreword by Josh Johnson, co-host of The Daily Show
Hundreds of clues celebrating Black life and achievement
Puzzles for every skill level
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