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Upcoming Events

  • Book Event - Ethiopia: Modern Nation – Ancient Roots
    Book Event - Ethiopia: Modern Nation – Ancient Roots
    Fri, Nov 28
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Nov 28, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Explore Ethiopia’s rich history and enduring cultural heritage in Ethiopia: Modern Nation – Ancient Roots. Join us for an engaging discussion on the stories and milestones that shaped this remarkable nation.
  • 'Importance of Black History' Poetry Writing Workshop with Laini Mataka
    'Importance of Black History' Poetry Writing Workshop with Laini Mataka
    Sat, Nov 29
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Nov 29, 2025, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Sankofa 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!
  • Book Event - The Vegetarian Fox Children's Book with Sumayya Lane
    Book Event - The Vegetarian Fox Children's Book with Sumayya Lane
    Sat, Nov 29
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Nov 29, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join author Sumayya Lane for a special reading and discussion of her delightful children’s book, The Vegetarian Fox.
  • GAZA ON OUR MIND
    GAZA ON OUR MIND
    Sun, Nov 30
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Nov 30, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Calling all artists, poets, singers, playwrights, towncryers in the DMV!  Join our bi-weekly community gathering and discussion!
  • Book Event - Enemy of the Sun: Poetry of Palestinian Resistance
    Book Event - Enemy of the Sun: Poetry of Palestinian Resistance
    Fri, Dec 05
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Dec 05, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join author Edmund Ghareeb in conversation with Greg Thomas as they discuss Enemy of the Sun, a powerful collection that brings to light the poetry and resilience of Palestinian voices.
  • Sat, Dec 06
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Dec 06, 2025, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    ከጸሃፊ ሽፈራው እንቁባህሪይ ጋር "ታሪክ ነፀር" በተሰኘው የታሪክ መጽሐፍ ዙሪያ ያዘጋጀነውን ውይይት ተገኝተው እንዲካፈልኡ በአክብሮት እንጋብዛለን።
  • Fri, Dec 12
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Dec 12, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for an evening with acclaimed Washington, DC–based author Chantal James, as she presents her latest novella, published October 28, 2025. Be part of the discussion, meet the author, and explore the layers beneath the mirror’s reflection.
  • Sat, Jan 24
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Jan 24, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
  • The Subtext of Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat - How to read a film
    The Subtext of Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat - How to read a film
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join 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
  • Book Event - Alive and Paranoid with Musa Springer
    Book Event - Alive and Paranoid with Musa Springer
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join 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 TBD
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    Date and time is TBD
    Location is TBD
    Join us for a conversation with designers Lily and Zeze on Ethiopian fashion and beyond!
  • Kente Weaving Workshop - Watermelon Day!
    Kente Weaving Workshop - Watermelon Day!
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for an unforgettable experience at our Kente Weaving Workshop with Master Weaver Kwasi Asare on Watermelon Day at Sankofa! Don’t miss your chance to learn from the best!
  • Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join Tewodros Aklilu for a conversation on Ethiopian Jazz: Then and Now, followed by a jam session!
  • Book Event - Pretty Girl County
    Book Event - Pretty Girl County
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for an empowering and fun evening celebrating Pretty Girl County, the latest YA novel from Prince George’s County native Lakita Wilson!
  • Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for What Happened to Riverbend? - a special advance look and community conversation centered around the film’s production, disappearance, rediscovery, and the importance of reclaiming our narratives through independent Black cinema.
  • Book Event - The Indignant Generation: A Narrative History of African American Writers and Critics from 1934-1960
    Book Event - The Indignant Generation: A Narrative History of African American Writers and Critics from 1934-1960
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join author Lawrence Jackson for a powerful conversation on the Black literary voices that reshaped America between 1934–1960. Discover the untold stories of struggle, art, and activism that defined a generation.
  • "In the Hour of Chaos" Film Screening + "Freedom Moves" Book Event
    "In the Hour of Chaos" Film Screening + "Freedom Moves" Book Event
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for an inspiring evening of reflection and discussion at the "In the Hour of Chaos" Film Screening and "Freedom Moves" Book Event featuring filmmaker H. Samy Alim in conversation with moderator Dr. Msia Clark!
  • Book Event - Toward a More Perfect Rebellion by Josslyn Luckett
    Book Event - Toward a More Perfect Rebellion by Josslyn Luckett
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Explore the powerful themes of rebellion, justice, and transformation at the book event for Toward a More Perfect Rebellion by Josslyn Luckett. Engage in an insightful discussion with the author about the forces that shape our world and the pursuit of a more just future!

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