Events: Event

Upcoming Events

Sat, Feb 01
Book Launch with Gerald Horne
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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Feb 01, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Don’t miss an enlightening discussion on Gerald Horne's powerful new book, "Armed Struggle? Panthers and Communists; Black Nationalists and Liberals in Southern California through the Sixties and Seventies', exclusively at Sankofa!
Sun, Feb 16
Kente Weaving Workshop
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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Feb 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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—don’t miss your chance to learn from the best!
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Haiti on Our Mind
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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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!
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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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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.
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TONI MORRISON and the GEOPOETICS of PLACE, RACE and BE/LONGING with Author Dr. Marilyn Mobley
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Author Dr. Marilyn Mobley will be at Sankofa Friday, October 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm!
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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

Book Launch - Yvonne Clark and Her Engineering Spark
Sat, Jan 11
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Jan 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Jan 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for the launch of Yvonne Clark and Her Engineering Spark with Author Allen R. Wells and Illustrator DeAndra Hodge! This inspiring children's book tells the story of a trailblazing Black woman engineer, encouraging future generations to pursue careers in STEM. Don’t miss it!
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Film Screening - Dahomey
Fri, Jan 10
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Jan 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Jan 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for an exclusive screening of Dahomey, followed by an insightful discussion with Elizabeth Ajunwa and Maleke Glee. Dive deep into history, culture, and storytelling!
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New Year's Eve Celebration at Sankofa!
Tue, Dec 31
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Dec 31, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Dec 31, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Kuumba! Enjoy a silent auction, Ethiopian dinner, and an exclusive sneak peek of Haile Gerima’s upcoming film, 'Black Lions Roman Wolves'.
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ጤዛ (TEZA) : Film Screening and discussion
Mon, Dec 23
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Dec 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Dec 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us 7PM Sunday, December 23, for a special screening of Haile Gerima's 2008 film, TEZA and a discussion with community
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Multiple Dates
Free Amharic Language Classes
Sun, Dec 22
Sankofa Video & Books
Dec 22, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Dec 22, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a free language class taught by Kamau Grimes every Sunday!
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Love Vibrations
Sat, Dec 21
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Dec 21, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Dec 21, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 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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Jazz Night with David White and Edge Theory
Fri, Dec 20
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Dec 20, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Dec 20, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Experience an evening of great music, people and vibes at Sankofa!
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Imba Ya Amai : The Mother’s Room | Reimagining Birthing Spaces and Practices
Thu, Dec 19
Sankofa Video Books & Café
Dec 19, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Dec 19, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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Film Screening: Wilmington 10 - U.S.A. 10,000
Wed, Dec 18
Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe
Dec 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Dec 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join the Sankofa film archive for a screening of Haile Gerima's 1978 Film "Wilmington 10 - U.S.A 10,000" Followed by a panel discussion on the importance of community archives with Haile and Shirikiana Gerima and the Archive fellows.
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14th Annual Magical Mirrors Children's Book Fair
Sat, Dec 14
Sankofa Video & Books
Dec 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – Dec 15, 2024, 3:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Dec 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – Dec 15, 2024, 3:00 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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!
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Film Screening: Under the Hanging Tree
Thu, Dec 12
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Dec 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Dec 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for a special screening of Under The Hanging Tree and a Q & A with Filmmaker Perivi John Katjavivi!
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Sudan on Our Mind : Women of the Uprising
Sun, Dec 08
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Dec 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Dec 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us at Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe for Sudan on Our Mind, Women of the Uprising. Experience a powerful short films and hear firsthand testimonies about the ongoing conflict in Sudan, After the screening, stay for an insightful community discussion with film student Bousaina and Batool Ibrahim
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Film Screening: Sobukwe: A Great Soul
Fri, Dec 06
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Dec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Dec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join Us in Honoring The Centennial Birthday of Mangaliso Robert Sobukwe: Film & Discussion
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Book Event - Play the Game: Hierarchical Assimilation
Fri, Dec 06
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Dec 06, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Dec 06, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for an insightful discussion on Power, Politics, Poetry and the Future with Nkozia X and Dr. Greg Carr!
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Say It Loud! Sip and Spit Rhymes with Bomani Armah
Fri, Nov 29
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Nov 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us this Black Friday for Sip and Spit Rhymes with the Creator of 'Read a Book' and Host of 'Watermelon Day' at Sankofa!
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GAZA ON OUR MIND
Sun, Nov 24
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Nov 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
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: TEZA
Sat, Nov 23
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Nov 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us 7PM Saturday, November 23, for a special screening of Haile Gerima's 2008 film, TEZA and a discussion with actress Araba Evelyn Arthur-Johnston!
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Herbal Workshop - Boost Your Immunity
Fri, Nov 22
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Nov 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for an exciting herbal workshop where we will discover the healing powers of herbal medicine. Discuss ways to boost your immunity, protect your body against illness, and rid your body of any infection/illness. Make your own herbal tea blends and tinctures!
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