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Sat, May 16Sankofa Video Books & CaféJoin us for Part 3 of The Politics of Uganda, featuring a conversation with Brian Olemo and Milton Allimadi
Fri, May 08Sankofa Video Books & CaféJoin us for Part 3 of Honoring Sterling Brown featuring Howard University’s New Age Open Mic. Experience fresh voices and powerful poetry celebrating his enduring legacy.
Thu, May 07Sankofa Video Books & CaféJoin us for Part 2 of Honoring Sterling Brown: All Trails Lead to Sterling Brown, hosted by DC’s own Brian Gilmore. Featuring special guests Karl Carter and Amber Zu-Bolton!
Wed, May 06Sankofa Video, Books & CafeNew Age Poetry presents Youth, Poetry, & Protest: an in-depth panel discussion with Jason Reynolds and Howard University students on poetry, the DC Black arts community, and the role of youth in times of protest. New Age Poetry is for young people with a voice.
Wed, May 06Sankofa Video Books & CaféShare your graduation wishes with our community. Submit a message or a photo to be displayed at Sankofa in honor of Graduation Day. We invite you to be part of this collective celebration. Please submit your message and complete the form linked below.
Mon, May 04Sankofa Video Books & CaféJoin us for a compelling book talk on The Damned Don’t Cry with author Frank Chapman in conversation with Merawi Gerima
Sat, May 02Sankofa Video, Books & CafeCome vibe, perform, listen, and be part of something as spectacular as it is timeless. Be a part of Crescent Moon Nights - Open Moon Nights.... .@Sankofa!
Fri, May 01Sankofa Video, Book and CafeJoin us on May 1 for Part 1 of a three-part series honoring the work of Sterling Brown. We’ll kick things off with a special screening of After Winter: Sterling Brown, the 1985 documentary by Haile Gerima, followed by a conversation with Haile and Lawrence Jackson, author of The Indignant Generation
Sun, Apr 26Sankofa Video, Books & CafeJoin 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!
Sat, Apr 25Sankofa Video, Books & CafeSankofa invites you to our writing workshop with Mama Laini Mataka! A powerful continuation of a journey into words, wisdom, and self-expression you won’t want to miss!
Fri, Apr 24Sankofa Video Books & CaféJoin us for a powerful conversation with author and journalist Trymaine Lee on A Thousand Ways to Die and the true cost of violence on Black life in America. In conversation with Prof. Greg Thomas
Thu, Apr 23Sankofa Video, Books & CafeWhat does it truly cost to heal in silence? Join author Ashley McGirt-Adair in conversation with moderator Marline Francois-Madden as they explore racial trauma and the urgent need for culturally responsive mental health care.
Tue, Apr 21Sankofa Video Books & CaféJoin us for a powerful book talk on What Our Fathers Never Told Us! with author Halim A. Flowers in conversation with Jawanna Hardy and Elizabeth Paige White.
Sun, Apr 19Sankofa Video Books & CaféJoin us for a special double screening celebrating the legacy and vibrancy of African cinema, followed by an engaging conversation with the filmmaker, Mohamed Challouf, Dr. James Pope & Merawi Gerima.
Sat, Apr 18Sankofa Video Books & CaféJoin us for a dynamic conversation on The World In My Bones: The Diplomat Queens Made with author Jennifer Erie (“Fête Jen”) and Dr. Jessica Whitaker, exploring identity, culture, and global journeys.
Sat, Apr 18Sankofa Video Books & CaféDon’t miss the conversation with Shayler R. Barnes Jr. and Xavier Morgan about Black Boys Fly.
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