Events: Event

Upcoming Events

Fri, Dec 06
Book Event - Play the Game: Hierarchical Assimilation
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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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!
Fri, Dec 06
Film Screening: Sobukwe: A Great Soul
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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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
Fri, Dec 06
Jazz Night with David White and Edge Theory
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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Dec 06, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Experience an evening of great music, people and vibes at Sankofa!
Sun, Dec 08
Free Amharic Language Classes
Sankofa Video & Books
Multiple Dates
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Dec 08, 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!
Thu, Dec 12
Film Screening: Under the Hanging Tree
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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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!
Sat, Dec 21
Love Vibrations
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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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!
Sun, Dec 22
Kente Weaving Workshop
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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Dec 22, 2024, 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!
Date and time is TBD
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
TONI MORRISON and the GEOPOETICS of PLACE, RACE and BE/LONGING with Author Dr. Marilyn Mobley
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
Author Dr. Marilyn Mobley will be at Sankofa Friday, October 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm!
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

Multiple Dates
Free Amharic Language Classes
Sun, Dec 01
Sankofa Video & Books
Dec 01, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Dec 01, 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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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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An Afro-German History--Are there really Black Germans, or Black people living in Germany
Thu, Nov 21
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Nov 21, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 21, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us Thursday, November 21 at Sankofa for a Book Presentation and Discussion on An Afro-German Woman's Quest to Bring Suppressed History to Light!
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Film Screening: Lynden
Sun, Nov 17
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Nov 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us for an exclusive screening of the documentary film "LYNDEN," followed by a discussion featuring Haile Gerima, Amsalech Burke, and Elilita Warden on the topic of trans-racial adoption
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Book Event - Not In My Name: Reparations Now
Fri, Nov 15
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Nov 15, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 15, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us at Sankofa for a book presentation by Hehimetu Ra Enkamit, Ph. D.
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Book Event - The American Psyche: Black and White
Thu, Nov 14
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Nov 14, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 14, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join author S.J. Claybon for a discussion about his book, "The American Psyche: Black and White." Moderated by Winslow Woodland.
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RESTRICTIONS ON FREE SPEECH & EXPRESSION IN THE CARIBBEAN
Mon, Nov 11
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Nov 11, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 11, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
JOIN RALPH THORNE, LEADER OF THE OPPOSITION (BARBADOS), DR. NATHAN WANGUSI (KENYA), MARCIA WEEKES (BARBADOS) & EUGENIA CHARLES (HAITI) IN A DISCUSSION AT SANKOFA!
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Congo on Our Mind
Sun, Nov 10
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Nov 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 10, 2024, 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!
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Film Screening: AFTER WINTER: STERLING BROWN
Sat, Nov 09
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Nov 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us 7PM Saturday, November 9, at Sankofa for a special screening of Haile Gerima's 1985 documentary film, followed by a conversation between Haile Gerima and Greg Carr!
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Adventures in Literacy: A Heart Project fueled by Art, Language and Collaboration!
Sat, Nov 09
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Nov 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 09, 2024, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Come join us for a family-friendly children’s book reading event on Saturday, November 9, from 12 to 2 PM!
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LIVE FROM SANKOFA - ELECTION 2024 In-Person Election Night Event Broadcast
Tue, Nov 05
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Nov 05, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 05, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join The Washington Informer at Sankofa for Real Time Results and Commentary on Local Elections to the Top of the Ticket!
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Pre-Election Discussion with Dr. Greg Carr and Dr. Clarence Lusane
Mon, Nov 04
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Nov 04, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 04, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join Us for a special Pre-Election Discussion with Dr. Clarence Lusane and Dr Greg Carr followed by a special screening of NATIONTIME documentary film!
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Book Launch: Class War in America: How the Elites Divide the Nation by Asking Are You a Worker or Are You White?
Sun, Nov 03
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Nov 03, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 03, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Former Washington Post foreign correspondent Jon Jeter will be at Sankofa for his upcoming book launch!
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Thundaman Live!
Fri, Nov 01
Sankofa
Nov 01, 2024, 8:00 PM – Nov 02, 2024, 11:00 PM
Sankofa , 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Nov 01, 2024, 8:00 PM – Nov 02, 2024, 11:00 PM
Sankofa , 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Limited space available!
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Afrakan Love MRR
Wed, Oct 30
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Oct 30, 2024, 8:00 PM – Oct 31, 2024, 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Oct 30, 2024, 8:00 PM – Oct 31, 2024, 10:00 PM
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Join us in fostering an environment to serve as a catalyst for genuine relationships among young adults!
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