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Upcoming Events

  • Sudan on Our Mind featuring a Special Performance by Amal Almoor and Hassan Mubarak!
    Sudan on Our Mind featuring a Special Performance by Amal Almoor and Hassan Mubarak!
    Sun, Feb 08
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Feb 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    A community gathering to share and reflect on powerful stories of conflict, resilience, and hope from Sudan. Come together to listen, learn, and connect.
  • Poetry as Protest - New Age Poetry Showcase and Open Mic
    Poetry as Protest - New Age Poetry Showcase and Open Mic
    Wed, Feb 11
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Feb 11, 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!
  • Book Talk + Teach-In - Black Lives and Brown Freedom: Untold Histories of War, Solidarity & Genocide
    Book Talk + Teach-In - Black Lives and Brown Freedom: Untold Histories of War, Solidarity & Genocide
    Thu, Feb 12
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Feb 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for a teach-in about the history and solidarity between Black and Filipino people. Merawi and Rob will lead a discussion on Black and Filipino self determination and the book, “Black Lives and Brown Freedom.”
  • GAZA ON OUR MIND - Conversation with Miko Peled and Milton Allimadi
    GAZA ON OUR MIND - Conversation with Miko Peled and Milton Allimadi
    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
    Unpacking the implications of Trump’s “Board of Peace” and Kushner’s “New Gaza’ plan - The implications for the people of Palestine and for the world.
  • Book Event - Toni at Random with Dana A. Williams
    Book Event - Toni at Random with Dana A. Williams
    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 Toni at Random with Dana A. Williams, a lively conversation celebrating the power, craft, and legacy of Toni Morrison, guided by one of today’s leading Morrison scholars.
  • 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
    Location is TBD
    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!
  • Community Discussion with Nature, Environment, and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) - Diving with a Purpose
    Community Discussion with Nature, Environment, and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) - Diving with a Purpose
    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 community discussion with Nature, Environment, and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF), where we explore the importance of telling Africa’s stories from an African perspective. Hosted By Shirikiana Gerima!
  • Film Screening: AFTER WINTER: STERLING BROWN
    Film Screening: AFTER WINTER: STERLING BROWN
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Book and Cafe
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Book and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us 7PM Friday December 13th at Sankofa for a special screening of Haile Gerima's 1985 documentary film, followed by a discussion with filmmaker and Director, Haile Gerima
  • Baraka the Playwright
    Baraka the Playwright
    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
    Honoring the incredible Amiri Baraka! Featuring a powerful dramatic play reading, celebrating his impactful legacy. Let’s come together to honor his contributions and the indelible mark he left.

Past Events

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