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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, Apr 05Sankofa Video, Books & CafeApr 05, 2025, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAApr 05, 2025, 1:00 PM – 6:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us for a transformative poetry workshop followed by an open mic tribute to Dr. Frances Welsing, hosted by Mama Laini Mataka. Explore self-expression, honor Dr. Welsing’s legacy, and share your voice in this inspiring event!
Sun, Apr 06Sankofa Video, Books & CafeApr 06, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
Fri, Apr 25Sankofa Video, Books & CafeApr 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAApr 25, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us for an inspiring evening of reflection and discussion at the "In the Hour of Chaos" Film Screening and "Freedom Moves" Book Event featuring filmmaker H. Samy Alim in conversation with moderator Dr. Msia Clark!
Fri, May 02Sankofa Video, Books & CafeMay 02, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA- Sat, May 17Sankofa Video, Books & CafeMay 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAMay 17, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAExplore the powerful themes of rebellion, justice, and transformation at the book event for Toward a More Perfect Rebellion by Josslyn Luckett. Engage in an insightful discussion with the author about the forces that shape our world and the pursuit of a more just future!
Date and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books & CafeDate and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USADate and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us for a community discussion with Nature, Environment, and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF), where we explore the importance of telling Africa’s stories from an African perspective. Hosted By Shirikiana Gerima!
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The Bookstore is open 10am - 8pm everyday.
Sankofa Cafe is now open 8am - 10pm .
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