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We're Expanding!
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
Beyond the Wire Film ScreeningSat, Aug 22Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Haiti on Our MindSun, Aug 23Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
A Garvey Earthday Celebration for the GarveyitesTue, Aug 25Sankofa Video Books & Café
Curtis Family Senior Choir WorkshopWed, Aug 26Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
Official Sankofa Apparel
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