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Upcoming and Past Events

  • Thriving Together Live Mental  Health Podcast
    Fri, Jun 09
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Jun 09, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us as we continue to champion the Black Health is Wealth Series that focuses on holistic wellness for the Black Community.
  • Black Space: A Sankofa Music Series ft. Craig Beacham
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 13
    Sankofa Video & Books
    Jun 13, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for the second session of our Sankofa Music Series showcasing the talent of saxophonist, Craig Beacham.
  • 12 Lessons I Learned From the Guardian Monk of the Ark of Covenant
    Jun 15, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    We're chatting with Jevon White as he takes on a journey through his book 12 Lessons I Learned From the Guardian Monk of the Ark of Covenant!
  • Baba's, Babies & Books Babacue!
    Mon, Jun 19
    Sankofa Video Books & Cafe'
    Jun 19, 1:30 PM – Jun 20, 6:00 PM
    Sankofa Video Books & Cafe', 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
  • Scholar Hour featuting E. Ethelbert Miller
    Tue, Jun 20
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Jun 20, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for another edition of Scholar Hour hour featuring E. Ethelbert Miller poet, author, host of On the Margin with Ethelbert Miller on WPFW 89.3!
  • Invisible Son
    Tue, Jun 27
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Jun 27, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    We're hosting the debut of Kim Johnson's new book Invisible Son! Kim will be in conversation with Maritza & Maika Moulite! Catch it in person and live-streamed!
  •  The New Black Woman: Loves Herself, Has Boundaries, and Heals Every Day
    Jun 29, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    We're hosting Marita Golden as she presents her new book The New Black Woman: Loves Herself, Has Boundaries, and Heals Every Day!
  • Friday Night Flights: Open Mic Nights
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Jun 30
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Jun 30, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Looking for a spot to sing, dance, do stand-up, share your poetry, perform your spoken word, rap , or even play an instrument? All are welcome to share their gifts at Friday Night Flights Sankofa's regular open mic night! Every Last Friday of each month!
  •  Safe in a Midwife's Hands: Birthing Traditions from Africa to the American South
    Jul 01, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    You're invited to a discussion with Linda Janet Holmes on her book Safe in a Midwife's Hands in conversation with Dr. Rochanda Mitchell!
  • When You Get Older: Book Discussion
    Wed, Jul 05
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Jul 05, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    We're chatting with Gabriel Gaiusbayode about his new book of poetry When You Get Older!
  • Black Children and Special Education
    Thu, Jul 06
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Jul 06, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    We're hosting Dr. Iya J'Nefer, The Integrative School Psychologist, as she presents an Afrikan Centered perspective on Black Children and Special Education!
  • Happy Nappy Storytelling Presents: Author, Derrick Barnes & Educator Christopher Emdin
    Jul 09, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for a hybrid event for children and adults. Enjoy a fun storytime with I Am Every Good Thing author, Derrick Barnes, followed by a conversation between Derrick and educator/author Christopher Emdin
  • Running Through Darkness: Memoir of a Spiritual Warrior Book Talk
    Jul 10, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    We're chatting with Santa Molina-Marshall author of Running Through Darkness: Memoir of a Spiritual Warrior!
  • The Love Jones Cohort: Single & Living Alone in the Black Middle Class
    Jul 11, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for a conversation between Kris Marsh author of The Love Jones Cohort: Single & Living Alone in the Black Middle Class and Christina Joy!
  • A Marginalized Voice: Devalued, Dismissed, Disenfranchised & Demonized