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Sankofa Video and Books has been part of encouraging literacy in the black community since its inception in 1997, offering books, movies and events by people of African descent.  In order to increase its local impact, the bookstore is partnering with Mypheduh Film Inc. and  Sankofa Institute to expand its physical space and offerings.

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Since '97

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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Black
Lions
,
Roman Wolves

Support today by making a tax-deductible donation towards final completion costs of Black Lions, Roman Wolves, the 5-part, 10-hour-plus documentary film by Haile Gerima.

Haile Gerima's
next film:

 

 Featured Books

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Can't decide on a gift? How about a gift card!

(You can even schedule it ahead.)

Upcoming Events

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Official Sankofa Apparel

MISSED A LIVE EVENT?

Catch the replay at SankofaTV

ARTIVISM National Wellness Month Tuesday Jam
02:00:03
ZAJAL: A poetry reading by Sepideh Jodeyri and Samar Najia, and A performance by harpist Iliana
02:12:25
Book Event - Pursuing Alexander Pushkin, A Memoir
01:57:12
Strengths of the Black Family: Lifting and Affirming the Strength of Black Families
02:12:55
The Politics of Kenya: Colonial Kenya - Discussion
01:22:23
Book Event - Ambitions and Keeping Up Appearances in the Making of a Doctor
01:50:07
Book Launch - Hubert Harrison: Forbidden Genius of Black Radicalism
01:32:07

New Arrivals

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Never Miss An Event!

Open Book

Our Hours

The Bookstore is open 10am - 8pm everyday.

Sankofa Cafe is now open  8am - 10pm .

(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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