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  Gaza on Our Mind: Special Film Screening 'Ma'loul Celebrates its Destruction'

  Sun, Sep 15

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe

  Sep 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Sep 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Haile Gerima Presents: Palestinian Filmmaker Michel Khleifi's 1985 Documentary Film, Ma'loul Celebrates Its Destruction Screening, followed by a panel discussion!

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  Free Amharic Language Classes

  Sun, Sep 15

  Sankofa Video & Books

  Sep 15, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

  Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Sep 15, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM

  Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Join us for a free language class taught by Kamau Grimes every Sunday!

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  Book Event: An Evening with Afrofuturists at Sankofa

  Sat, Sep 14

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe

  Sep 14, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Sep 14, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Join us 6:30PM Saturday, September 14 at Sankofa for a discussion with the authors of "The Graphic History of Hip Hop", Tim Fielder and Walter Greason.

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  Book Launch: I am Everything

  Sat, Sep 14

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe

  Sep 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Sep 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Dr. Gillian Berry will launch her new children's book, 'I am Everything' at Sankofa.

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  Ethiopian Music: Inverting the Universal vs Particular Dichotomy

  Fri, Sep 13

  Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe

  Sep 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Sep 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Artist and Researcher Tewodros Aklilu (Tew-Ahadoo) will be at Sankofa, discussing art, music and more music! With a special performance by the lovely Munit Mesfin!

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  Black Boys II Black Men book signing with "The Educated Entrepreneur" Dr.Cynthia Smith

  Wed, Sep 11

  Sankofa Video Books & Café

  Sep 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

  Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Sep 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

  Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Join 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!

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  Book Event - "Be-Ente Ethiopia" Book Launch, and Discussion

  Sun, Sep 08

  Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe

  Sep 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Sep 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Join us 6pm Sunday, September 8th, for Wondimu Geda's new Amharic book "Be-ente Ethiopia" launch, followed by a discussion!

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  How to Win Against Student Debt: Key Strategies to Pay Off Your Student Loans

  Sat, Sep 07

  Washington

  Sep 07, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  Washington, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Sep 07, 2024, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

  Washington, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Andre Edwards is a graduate of University of Pittsburgh with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. Andre Edwards is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in WashingtonDC with over 17 years of experience. He is also an author, father and husband. Mr. Edwards adeptly fosters self development and consultation

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  Gaza On Our Mind

  Sun, Sep 01

  Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe

  Sep 01, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Sep 01, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Join Haile Gerima and Sankofa Video & Books in this space of Artistic Expression and Protest!

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  James Baldwin's Centennial Birthday Celebration!

  Sat, Aug 31

  Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe

  Aug 31, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Aug 31, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Celebrate Author and Activist James Baldwin’s Centennial Birthday at Sankofa with a special screening of the film, 'I Heard It Through the Grapevine' and a discussion with Dr. Greg Carr!

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  Multiple Dates

  Jazz Night With David White and Edge Theory

  Fri, Aug 30

  Sankofa Video Books and Cafe

  Aug 30, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  Sankofa Video Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Aug 30, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM

  Sankofa Video Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Join us for an evening of captivating music with David White and Edge Theory!

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  Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America

  Sat, Aug 24

  Sankofa Video, Books, & Café

  Aug 24, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Aug 24, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Calling 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!

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  Film Screening: Searching for Augusta Savage

  Fri, Aug 23

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe

  Aug 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Aug 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Join us 7PM, Friday, August 23, for a special screening of "SEARCHING FOR AUGUSTA SAVAGE" and a Panel Discussion with filmmaker Sandy Rattley, Dr. Eleanor W Traylor and Amber Robles-Gordon!

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  Multiple Dates

  Gaza On Our Mind

  Sun, Aug 18

  Sankofa Video & Books

  Aug 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Aug 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Hosted 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.

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  A Scent of Heaven Poetry Reading

  Sat, Aug 10

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe

  Aug 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Aug 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Join us 6pm this Saturday for an evening of poetry reading with Nkechi Ani Igwe

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  Gaza on Our Mind

  Sun, Aug 04

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe

  Aug 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Aug 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Join Haile Gerima and Sankofa Video & Books in this space of Artistic Expression and Protest!

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  Watermelon Day 2024!

  Sat, Aug 03

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe

  Aug 03, 2024, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Aug 03, 2024, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  It's Watermelon Day 2024 - Brought to you by Bomani Armah A.K.A. Baba Got Bars and happening at Sankofa!

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  Kente Weaving Workshop at Sankofa!

  Sat, Aug 03

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe

  Aug 03, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Aug 03, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

  Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

  Don't miss out on our Kente Weaving Workshop with Master Weaver Kwasi Asare August 3rd, 2024 12 - 3PM

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