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Since '98
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.
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Upcoming Events
- Multiple DatesFri, Jun 21Sankofa Video Books and CafeJun 21, 2024, 8:00 PMSankofa Video Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Fri, Jul 05Sankofa Video, Books & CafeJul 05, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Multiple DatesSun, Jul 07Sankofa Video & BooksJul 07, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Multiple DatesSun, Jul 07Sankofa Video & BooksJul 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJul 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAHosted by Jordan Strudwick, Gaza on Our Mind is a biweekly event created for those in our community looking for an outlet to express their solidarity with the people of Gaza. Consider making a donation to our partners, WPFW, below.
- Multiple DatesTue, Jul 09Sankofa Video Books & CaféJul 09, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Fri, Jul 12Sankofa Video, Books and CafeJul 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSankofa Video, Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJul 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSankofa Video, Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAWe're excited to host the signing of award-winning poet and artist Laini Mataka's new book, "Return of the Kings", Friday, July 12, 2024, at Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe! Get your ticket and pre-order a copy of the book here!
- Sun, Jul 14Sankofa Video, Books & CafeJul 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJul 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us 6PM, Sunday, July 14, 2024 for an in-depth discussion with the popular Ethiopian Poetry and Jazz tv show "TOBIYA" presenters, Poet and Producer Misrak Terefe and Artist Tesfahun Kebede (Frash Adash)!
- Sat, Jul 20Sankofa Video, Books & CafeJul 20, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Multiple DatesFri, Jul 26WashingtonJul 26, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMWashington, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Sat, Jul 27Sankofa Video, Books & CafeJul 27, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Sat, Aug 03Sankofa Video, Books & CafeAug 03, 2024, 3:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Thu, Sep 12Sankofa Video Books & CaféSep 12, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
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The Bookstore is open 10am - 8pm everyday.
Sankofa Cafe is now open 8am - 10pm .