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Sankofa Video and Books has been part of encouraging literacy in the black community since its inception in 1997, offering books, movies and events by people of African descent. In order to increase its local impact, the bookstore is partnering with Mypheduh Film Inc. and Sankofa Institute to expand its physical space and offerings.

Since '97
Founded by Shirikiana and Haile Gerima and named after the internationally acclaimed film SANKOFA they produced. It's symbol, the Sankofa Bird, looks backward constantly checking as she moves into the future.
Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe is liberated territory that hopes to be a place where thoughtful consideration of the past and future can take place via books, films, and programming particularly generated by and about people of African Descent.
Featured Books

Upcoming Events
- Sat, Mar 22Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
- Sun, Mar 23Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
- Sun, Mar 23Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
- Sat, Mar 29Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
- Sat, Mar 29Sankofa Video Books and Cafe
- Sat, Apr 05Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
- Sun, Apr 06Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
- Fri, Apr 25Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
- Fri, May 02Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
- Sat, May 17Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
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Our Hours
The Bookstore is open 10am - 8pm everyday.
Sankofa Cafe is now open 8am - 10pm .
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