Events: Event

Upcoming Events

Sat, Mar 15
በገና በገናዬ (Begena - Begenaye) - Special Film screening & fundraiser
Sankofa Video & Books
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Mar 15, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a special film screening and fundraiser event featuring a film in progress. Engage in a conversation with filmmakers Eyerusalem and Melketsadek.
Fri, Mar 21
Book Event - Dismantling the Master's Clock with Rasheedah Phillips
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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Mar 21, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join Rasheedah Phillips as she explores time, racial justice, and quantum physics in Dismantling the Master’s Clock. This powerful discussion challenges Western notions of time and highlights how Black communities have reimagined space-time through resistance and liberation.
Sat, Mar 22
Trans-Racial Adoption: Conversation with Ethiopian International Adoptees
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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Mar 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a compelling discussion on trans-racial adoption, featuring Ethiopian international adoptees. The event includes a short documentary on Amsalech Burke, followed by a conversation with Lidet O'Connor.
Sun, Mar 23
The Kid Chemist - Children's Book Event with Author Yene Shewaneh
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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Mar 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Meet Yene, the author of The Kid Chemist, at this exciting Children's Book Event! Explore the world of science and adventure as Yene brings her vibrant story to life, sparking curiosity and creativity in young minds.
Sun, Mar 23
Congo on Our Mind
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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Mar 23, 2025, 7:00 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!
Sat, Mar 29
"ትውስታዎቼ - ስለመሬት ይዞታና የተለያዩ ፓለቲካዊና አገራዊ ጉዳዮች" ከጸሐፊ ፕሮፌሰር ዓለማንተ ገብረስላሴ ጋር
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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Mar 29, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
ከጸሐፊ ፕሮፌሰር ዓለማንት ገብረስላሴ ጋር በምናደርገው የመጽሐፍ ውይይት እንዲገኙ በአክብሮት እንጋብዛለን።
Sat, Mar 29
Book Event - Oromay
Sankofa Video Books and Cafe
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Mar 29, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video Books and Cafe , 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a a live reading fof Oromay by Bealu Girma followed by a one-on-one discussion with Naomi Gizaw and Meskerem Baalu (Baalu Girma’s daughter), exploring the emotional and political layers of this engrossing novel - themes of love, loss, and the personal toll of war.
Sat, Apr 05
A LIVE BLACK WRITERS WORKSHOP + A TRIBUTE TO DR. FRANCES WELSING
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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Apr 05, 2025, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a transformative poetry workshop followed by an open mic tribute to Dr. Frances Welsing, hosted by Mama Laini Mataka. Explore self-expression, honor Dr. Welsing’s legacy, and share your voice in this inspiring event!
Sun, Apr 06
Haiti on Our Mind
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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Apr 06, 2025, 7:00 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!
Fri, Apr 25
"In the Hour of Chaos" Film Screening + "Freedom Moves" Book Event
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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Apr 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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!
Fri, May 02
Book Event - Girls with Pearls
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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May 02, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Meet Author Kamika Lynette Bell at the "Girls with Pearls" book signing event! Join us for a memorable evening filled with inspiration—reserve your spot now!
Sat, May 17
Book Event - Toward a More Perfect Rebellion by Josslyn Luckett
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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May 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
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!
Date and time is TBD
Community Discussion with Nature, Environment, and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF) - Diving with a Purpose
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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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!
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GAZA ON OUR MIND
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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Date and time is TBD
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Calling all artists, poets, singers, playwrights, towncryers in the DMV!
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Film Screening: AFTER WINTER: STERLING BROWN
Sankofa Video, Book and Cafe
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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
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Baraka the Playwright
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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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.
Date and time is TBD
Stepping Out: The Unapologetic Style of African Americans Over Fifty
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
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Date and time is TBD
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us as we welcome Connie Briscoe into the space the brains behind Stepping Out: The Unapologetic Style of African Americans Over Fifty!

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