Events: Event

Upcoming Events

Wed, Dec 13
My AfroRican State of Soul Book Signing and Discussion with Lucas Rivera
Sankofa Video & Books
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Dec 13, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for an exciting in-person event at Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe! Meet the incredible author Lucas Rivera as he discusses his captivating book, My AfroRican Soul. Get ready to dive into a thought-provoking discussion about identity, culture, and self-discovery.
Thu, Dec 14
The Sacrifices of Superwomen: Natural Remedies to Restore Balance
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
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Dec 14, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Next up, a discussion you won't want to miss! We're chatting with Dr. Andrea Sullivan about her new book The Sacrifices of Superwomen: Natural Remedies to Restore Balance!
Fri, Dec 15
13th Annual Magical Mirrors Children's Book Fair
Location is TBD
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Dec 15, 2023, 6:30 PM – Dec 17, 2023, 6:00 PM
Location is TBD
Magical Mirrors Book Fair is a celebration of our everyday practice of providing literature that reflects the diverse beauty, talents and personalities of Black children!
Sat, Dec 16
12 Lessons I Learned From the Guardian Monk of the Ark of Covenant
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
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Dec 16, 2023, 7:00 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!
Tue, Dec 26
Black Space: A Sankofa Music Series Ft. Ancestral Duo
Sankofa Video & Books
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Dec 26, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us at Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe for an incredible evening of soulful music with the Ancestral Duo. This in-person event is a part of our popular Black Space music series, where we come together to experience Black music and the dialogue surrounding its creation.
Fri, Dec 29
Friday Night Flights: Open Mic Nights
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
Multiple Dates
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Dec 29, 2023, 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!
Sat, Dec 30
Special Holiday Screening of Sankofa the Movie Commemorating the 30th Anniversary
Sankofa Video Books & Café
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Dec 30, 2023, 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us at Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe for a special in-person commemoration of SANKOFA the movie. This is a special fundraiser to support the completion of Haile Gerima's next movie, BLACK LIONS - ROMAN WOLVES.
Time is TBD
Reframe the Marketplace: The Total Market Approach to Reaching the New Majority
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
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Time is TBD
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a live discussion with Jeffery L Bowman author of Reframe the Marketplace: The Total Market Approach to Reaching the New Majority!

Past Events

Black Space ft. Amadou Kouyate
Tue, Nov 28
Sankofa Video Books & Café
Nov 28, 2023, 7:00 PM
Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 28, 2023, 7:00 PM
Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
We are thrilled to present the talented Amadou Kouyate as part of our Black Space series. Get ready to be mesmerized by his soulful melodies and captivating rhythms.
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Scholar Hour ft Dr. Traci Wyatt
Tue, Nov 28
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
Nov 28, 2023, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 28, 2023, 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! Our Happy Hour Conversation Series continues with Dr. Traci Wyatt author of Steve Biko: The Radical Gospel of Black Consciousness & professor at Howard University!
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Multiple Dates
Friday Night Flights: Open Mic Nights
Fri, Nov 24
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
Nov 24, 2023, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 24, 2023, 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!
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Teach-Ins for a Free Palestine
Wed, Nov 22
Sankofa Video Books & Cafe'
Nov 22, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video Books & Cafe', 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 22, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video Books & Cafe', 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join collectives of the Free Palestine Movement to learn about Palestine's history of oppression and struggle for freedom against Israeli occupation. This is a part of a 3 part teach-in happening virtual with a physical location of Sankofa for part 2 to broadcast the teach-in from Ohio.
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First Thing First, Dream
Sun, Nov 19
Sankofa Video & Books
Nov 19, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 19, 2023, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a very special Happy Nappy Storytelling ft. mother & son duo, Krystle and Kyllan Parker as they present, First Thing First, Dream!
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In Conversation with Black Filmmakers and PPI Presents: Wilmington 10-USA 10,000 Film Screening & Discussion
Sat, Nov 18
Sankofa Video & Books
Nov 18, 2023, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 18, 2023, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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Black Excellence with Darius Odom
Sat, Nov 11
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
Nov 11, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 11, 2023, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a book discussion with Darius Odom, author of The Gold Standard Male & The Keys to the Game!
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Homeschooling Black Children in the U.S.
Wed, Nov 08
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
Nov 08, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 08, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us Nov 8th at 6:30 PM for a panel discussion about on Black Children in Homeschool with Khadijah Ali- Coleman, Tracie Yorke, Monica Utsey, and Dr. Sherri Mehta!
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Author Event and Discussion: Daring to Struggle, Daring to Win
Mon, Nov 06
Sankofa Video & Books
Nov 06, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 06, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for an engaging book talk with activist and author Helen Shiller in conversation with journalist, Clarence Page.
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How to Lose the Hounds: Maroon Geographies and a World Beyond Policing
Fri, Nov 03
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
Nov 03, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 03, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
We're excited to launch the critical new book How to Lose the Hounds: Maroon Geographies and a World Beyond Policing written by Celeste Winston! Celeste will be in conversation with Jalil Mustaffa Bishop!
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Transplant: A Memoir
Thu, Nov 02
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
Nov 02, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 02, 2023, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Coming up next, we're having book discussion with Bernadine (Dine) Watson on her new memoir, Transplant. Dine will be in conversation with Marita Golden!
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Dr. Gerald Horne Book Launch of Acknowledging Radical Histories with special presentation of Revolting Capital
Sat, Oct 28
Sankofa Video & Books
Oct 28, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 28, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
We are so happy to welcome Dr. Horne back into the Sankofa space. Don't miss your opportunity to hear one of the "greatest historians of our times" as he discusses his book Acknowledging Radical Histories and Revolting Capital!
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Jelani's Key Book Reading & Signing with Author D. Amari Jackson
Sat, Oct 28
Sankofa Video & Books
Oct 28, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 28, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for an intimate evening with author D. Amari Jackson, as he reads from his captivating book Jelani's Key and personally signs copies
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A Taste of Howard Writers II !
Sat, Oct 21
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
Oct 21, 2023, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 21, 2023, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
We're doing it again! What better way to close Homecoming Week than with a panel discussion & reading amongst Howard alumni? Join us for our second annual Taste of Howard Writers Panel moderated by Dr. Josh Myers and feat. authors Alan King & Angel Dye.
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Game Night & Chill
Thu, Oct 19
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
Oct 19, 2023, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 19, 2023, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
For the Culture Games is back for another night of Black-owned games, conversation, music & more! Looking fot something a bit more chill during homecoming week? Pull up grab some food, a drink at bar and bring an old friend to Game Night!
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In Pursuit of Black Wealth: A Panel Discussion
Wed, Oct 18
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
Oct 18, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 18, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a panel discussion with three notable community members on building Black wealth ethically, communally, and with intention! We will be joined by panelists Jessica Nembhard, David Fontaine, and Jillian Hishaw, esq.
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Lij Temesgen Book Signing and Discussion
Sun, Oct 15
Sankofa Video & Books
Oct 15, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 15, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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Libra Love SoundBath
Fri, Oct 13
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
Oct 13, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 13, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a special performance by legendary performers Free Benjamin and Ayanna Gregory!
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