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Upcoming Events

  • Kente Weaving Workshop for kids!
    Kente Weaving Workshop for kids!
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, Aug 22
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Aug 22, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    This summer, don’t miss Sankofa’s 6 week Kente Weaving Workshop for Kids! Young participants will learn the art and history of traditional Kente weaving in a creative and hands on environment. Appropriate for ages 10–15.
  • Beyond the Wire Film Screening
    Beyond the Wire Film Screening
    Sat, Aug 22
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Aug 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for a screening of this powerful counter-narrative documentary that challenges the long-standing media distortion of Baltimore City—particularly the reductive, harmful image popularized by The Wire.
  • Kente Weaving Workshop for Adults!
    Kente Weaving Workshop for Adults!
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Aug 23
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Aug 23, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    This summer, join Sankofa’s 6 week Kente Weaving Workshop! Participants will learn the art and history of traditional Kente weaving in a creative, hands on environment rooted in African cultural traditions and craftsmanship. Open to adults of all skill levels.
  • Haiti on Our Mind
    Haiti on Our Mind
    Sun, Aug 23
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Aug 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Calling all Artists in the DMV!
  • Curtis Family Senior Choir Workshop
    Curtis Family Senior Choir Workshop
    Wed, Aug 26
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Aug 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – Aug 30, 2026, 9:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for this five day workshop series with the Curtis Family - C Notes to build your musical skills and bring celebration to Sankofa.
  • Film Screening - Maestra
    Film Screening - Maestra
    Sat, Aug 29
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Aug 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for a screening of Maestra, Catherine Murphy’s short documentary featuring the stories of the youngest women teachers of Cuba’s 1961 Literacy Campaign. The film explores their courage, commitment, and the lasting impact of their work. Followed by a conversation with the filmmaker via zoom!
  • Book Talk - This is Me with Dr. E Faye Williams
    Book Talk - This is Me with Dr. E Faye Williams
    Fri, Sep 04
    Sankofa Video Books & Café
    Sep 04, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for a special conversation with author Dr. E. Faye Williams as she discusses her book, This Is Me, in conversation with Erika Walcott. An intimate conversation about life, identity, and the stories that shape us.
  • Poetry as Protest - New Age Poetry Showcase and Open Mic
    Poetry as Protest - New Age Poetry Showcase and Open Mic
    Wed, Sep 09
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Sep 09, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us every second Wednesday of the month at Sankofa!
  • HU African Diaspora Literatures Chair's Series at Sankofa
    HU African Diaspora Literatures Chair's Series at Sankofa
    Sat, Sep 12
    Sankofa Video Books & Café
    Sep 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for a compelling book discussion of Unbury Our Dead with Song by Mukoma wa Ngũgĩ, featuring a rich conversation on Tizita music from Ethiopia with Prof. Carole Boyce-Davies. An evening of literature, memory, and sound you won’t want to miss.
  • Book Event - Blue Beach with Author Karyn Parsons
    Book Event - Blue Beach with Author Karyn Parsons
    Thu, Oct 15
    Sankofa Video Books & Café
    Oct 15, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Dive into Blue Beach with author Karyn Parsons, best known as Hilary Banks from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, for an engaging evening of storytelling, conversation, and community. A special book event you won’t want to miss.
  • Shake, Stir & Sip: Wine Cocktails for Every Occasion
    Shake, Stir & Sip: Wine Cocktails for Every Occasion
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video Books & Café
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    A fun and interactive experience demonstrating creative wine cocktails using Narcisso Wine Cellar's semi-sweet wines, perfect for entertaining, celebrations, and everyday enjoyment.
  • Sip, Savor, & Pair: Pairing Wine with Culture, Conversation, and Cuisine
    Sip, Savor, & Pair: Pairing Wine with Culture, Conversation, and Cuisine
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video Books & Café
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    A guided tasting experience that explores how wine enhances storytelling, food, literature, and cultural traditions. Guests will enjoy thoughtfully curated pairings while engaging in conversation inspired by selected themes, books, or cultural narratives.
  • Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video Books & Café
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for an outdoor screening under the stars of Merawi Gerima’s 2020 film RESIDUE on Sankofa’s patio, followed by a conversation with the filmmaker. A young filmmaker returns home after years away to find his neighborhood unrecognizable and his childhood friends scattered.
  • The Silent Architects: Women, Power, and the Unseen Hand in Ugandan Politics - Past, Present, and Future.
    The Silent Architects: Women, Power, and the Unseen Hand in Ugandan Politics - Past, Present, and Future.
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video Books & Café
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for Part 4 of The Politics of Uganda, featuring a conversation with Jasmine Acayo! In collaboration with the 6.25 Movement!
  • Film Screening - THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE (2024)
    Film Screening - THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE (2024)
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video Books & Café
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for a special screening of THE VILLAGE NEXT TO PARADISE (2024), presented in collaboration with Positive Productions and Luuq Cafe. Followed by Q & A with the audience.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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

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