Events: Event

Upcoming Events

Fri, Apr 26
Friday Night Flight$
Washington
Multiple Dates
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Apr 26, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Washington, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Sat, Apr 27
Paint a Flower Pot with Feeling Rare MakeSpace
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
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Apr 27, 2024, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Ready to try something fun and creative?! Join the facilitators of Feeling Rare makespace for an afternoon of creation! Sign up to paint your own plant pot that comes with a new plant!
Wed, May 01
I'll Give You a Reason: Stories
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
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May 01, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us as we launch Annell Lopez's debut title I'll Give You a Reason! Annell will be in conversation with Jamila Minnicks!
Sat, May 04
Color Me, Mama: Birth & Postpartum Affirmations for New Moms
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
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May 04, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a heartwarming celebration of Black motherhood with author Leah Hairston, MSSW as she introduces her uplifting coloring book, "Color Me, Mama: Birth & Postpartum Affirmations for New Moms."
Thu, May 09
I Love My People
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
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May 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Next up, we've got Kim Singleton the author of I Love My People, a love letter to African American culture and the people who make it great! Perfect to add to your coffee table!
Fri, May 10
Deep Currents
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
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May 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for another amazing screening! Deep Currents is a 5 movement audiovisual art piece (a true collaboration between Seaux Chill & David McKissic) celebrating the past, present, and future of Black Indianapolis.
Sat, May 11
Chapters of Change Presents: “All About Love” - Embracing Love, Empowering Women.
Sankofa Video & Books
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May 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Do you want to know what it means to truly love and cultivate healthier relationships? Are your current beliefs about love holding you back from fulfilling relationships? What if “All About Love” can unlock the secrets to healthier relationships?
Sun, May 12
HNS Presents: Neo & Nubia
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
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May 12, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Happy Nappy Storytelling is back at it again with another amazing children's event! We've got the authors of the Neo & Nubia series, Chinwe Onyeagoro and Oby Onyeagoro ready to read aloud! You don't want to miss this!
Sat, May 18
Chapters of Change Presents: Unveiling Narratives - 'I Wish My Dad' - A Chapter of Mental Wellness
Sankofa Video & Books
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May 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Have you ever felt the weight of unsaid words, unvalidated emotions, or dismissed experiences in your dynamic with your father? Are you curious about how these moments impacted your well-being? Join this bibliotherapy event with licensed professionals!
Sun, May 19
HNS Presents:RUBY RENÉ HAD SO MUCH TO SAY
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
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May 19, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Happy Nappy Storytelling is back at it again and this time we're bringing Ashley Iman to the stage to share. her debut title Ruby René Had so Much to Say!
Thu, May 23
Do The Write Thing with Kwame Alexander
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
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May 23, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Calling all authors! We are excited to welcome author, Kwame Alexander as he spends an hour answering questions about the publishing industry and how to write and publish your book!
Tue, Jun 04
Daughter of the Merciful Deep
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
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Jun 04, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
We're excited to host the release of L. Penelope's new book Daughters of the Merciful Deep! L. Penelope will be in conversation with Dolen Perkins-Valdez!
Sat, Jun 15
Crazy as Hell: The Best Little Guide to Black History
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
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Jun 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
We're excited to host the DC Launch of the latest publication from Black bookstore legend ,Hoke S. Glover III, Crazy as Hell: The Best Little Guide to Black History! Hoke will be in conversation with Dr. Greg Carr, of Howard University!
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!

Past Events

Blacksound Making Race and Popular Music in the United States Matthew Morrison in Conversation with Joshua Myers
Sat, Apr 13
Sankofa Video & Books
Apr 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Apr 13, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a deep dive into Matthew Morrison's latest release, Blacksound: Making Race and Popular Music in the United States!
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HNS Presents: - I Am an Antiracist Superhero: With Activities to Help You Be One Too!
Sat, Apr 13
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
Apr 13, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Apr 13, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Happy Nappy Storytelling is back to bring you another amazing story from a Black author. This time we're welcoming Dr.Jennifer N. Bacon author of I Am An Antiracist Superhero!
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Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition & Maroon Film Project Fundraiser
Fri, Apr 12
Sankofa Video & Books
Apr 12, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Apr 12, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Learn about the current efforts by the BACC is fighting to end the desecration of Moses African Cemetery and working to return the land to the Black descendant community for proper stewardship. Watch exclusive scenes from Haile Gerima's Upcoming Film, The Maroon Project!
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Kaos Theory: A Book Signing Event with Ben Caldwell Moderated by Isaac Alicea
Thu, Apr 11
Sankofa Video & Books
Apr 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Apr 11, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us as we learn about KAOS Theory: The Afrokosmic Ark of Ben Caldwell which tells the story of filmmaker, educator and community activist Ben Caldwell and KAOS Network, the media-arts center he founded in Los Angeles's Leimert Park neighborhood.
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Money, Freedom : A Story of the French CFA with Director Katy Léna Ndiaye
Mon, Apr 08
Sankofa Video & Books
Apr 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Apr 08, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
In Money, Freedom, a Story of the CFA Franc, director Katy Léna Ndiaye traces the history of a currency whose roots lie in compensation for slave owners.
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Let the Circle Be Unbroken: A New Expanded Edition Book Release with Marimba Ani
Sun, Apr 07
Sankofa Video & Books
Apr 07, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Apr 07, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
We are so honored to host a community book event for Marimba Ani's Let the Circle Be Unbroken A New and Expanded Edition With an Introduction, Preface and Praise Song for the Ancestors!
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Holy Ghost Key with A. B. Spellman
Sat, Apr 06
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
Apr 06, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Apr 06, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a special book discussion with our beloved Howard University scholar Dr. Joshua Myers and the legendary poet A. B. Spellman on Holy Ghost Key, a new book of poetry by Dr. Myers!
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Below DC’s Black Poverty Line Poetry Reading & Discussion with Kenard Johnson
Wed, Apr 03
Sankofa Video Books & Café
Apr 03, 2024, 6:30 PM
Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Apr 03, 2024, 6:30 PM
Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Celebrate National Poetry Month with with DC poet, Kenard Johnson.
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Multiple Dates
Friday Night Flight$
Fri, Mar 29
Washington
Mar 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Washington, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Mar 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Washington, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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A Conversation with Dr. Kris Marsh on Black Identity, Gender Politics, and the Love Jones Cohort.
Fri, Mar 29
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
Mar 29, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Mar 29, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a special morning event! Lehigh University and students in the course Ain't I A__? Black Identity and Gender Politics is excited to host a public community lecture with Dr. Kris Marsh, Professor of Sociology at the University of Maryland, College Park.
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With Love, From the Diaspora Open Mic
Wed, Mar 27
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
Mar 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Mar 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a special open mic night!
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Black Space Ft. Ezra Clark
Tue, Mar 26
Sankofa Video & Books
Mar 26, 2024, 8:00 PM – Mar 27, 2024, 9:30 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Mar 26, 2024, 8:00 PM – Mar 27, 2024, 9:30 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
It's always a special night at Black Space. Beyond a performance, Black Space engages the spirit and mind leaving a physical impact.
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Tuesdays with Dr. Traci ft. Dr. Mario Beatty
Tue, Mar 26
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH9Z7wOM3jI
Mar 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH9Z7wOM3jI
Mar 26, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH9Z7wOM3jI
Tuesdays with Dr. Traci is a virtual community conversation with topics that range from spirituality, activism, relationships + more. This week, Dr. Traci is joined by Dr. Mario Beatty, Associate Professor of AfAm at Howard University. We encourage you to join the convo!
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HipHop and Tradition a Film by Yaw Asare
Fri, Mar 22
Sankofa Video, Books, Café
Mar 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Mar 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a special film screening!
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Women of Black Broadway Presentation and Book Event with Author Briana Thomas
Thu, Mar 21
Sankofa Video & Books
Mar 21, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Mar 21, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Briana Thomas is the the author of Black Broadway and a local historian who leads tours highlighting the lesser known history of DC's historical Black communities. Join this special presentation on the Women of Washington D.C.'s Black Broadway!
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Black and Palestinian Liberation
Wed, Mar 20
Sankofa Video & Books
Mar 20, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Mar 20, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Learn about local and global struggles for Black and Palestinian liberration featuring speakers Nadia Alahmed & Dante O’Hara.
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Film Screening & Book Discussion of Ori and The Dialectic is in the Sea
Sun, Mar 17
Sankofa Video & Books
Mar 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Mar 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a screening of the film Ôrí followed by a book discussion of The Dialectic is in the Sea !
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How to Use All This Math Book Presentation with Akil Parker M. Ed
Sat, Mar 16
Sankofa Video Books & Café
Mar 16, 2024, 1:00 PM
Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Mar 16, 2024, 1:00 PM
Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Calling all parents and homeschoolers! Would you like to learn how to better instruct and or assist your child with math? Check out this presentation by 18 year veteran mathematics educator, Akil Parker!
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