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Sankofa
Video· Books · Cafe
A sanctuary for Pan-African culture
since '98.
“We revolt simply because,
for many reasons,
we can no longer breathe”
– Frantz Fanon
Featured Books
Upcoming Events
- Sat, Feb 01Sankofa Video, Books & CafeFeb 01, 2025, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USADon’t miss an enlightening discussion on Gerald Horne's powerful new book, "Armed Struggle? Panthers and Communists; Black Nationalists and Liberals in Southern California through the Sixties and Seventies', exclusively at Sankofa!
- Sat, Feb 08Sankofa Video, Books & CafeFeb 08, 2025, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAWe’re thrilled to host Dr. Thema Bryant for an inspiring event centered around her upcoming transformative book! Whether you're seeking personal growth, stronger relationships, or healing from past wounds, this event is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!
- Sun, Feb 16Sankofa Video, Books & CafeFeb 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin 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!
- Date and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books & CafeDate and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USACalling all artists, poets, singers, playwrights, towncryers in the DMV!
- Date and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books & CafeDate and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin Haile Gerima and Sankofa Video & Books in this space of Artistic Expression and Protest!
- Date and time is TBDSankofa Video, Book and CafeDate and time is TBDSankofa Video, Book and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us 7PM Friday December 13th at Sankofa for a special screening of Haile Gerima's 1985 documentary film, followed by a discussion with filmmaker and Director, Haile Gerima
- Date and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books & CafeDate and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAHonoring the incredible Amiri Baraka! Featuring a powerful dramatic play reading, celebrating his impactful legacy. Let’s come together to honor his contributions and the indelible mark he left.
- Date and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books & CafeDate and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAAuthor Dr. Marilyn Mobley will be at Sankofa Friday, October 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm!
- Date and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books, & CaféDate and time is TBDSankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us as we welcome Connie Briscoe into the space the brains behind Stepping Out: The Unapologetic Style of African Americans Over Fifty!
- Sat, Jan 11Sankofa Video, Books & CafeJan 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us for the launch of Yvonne Clark and Her Engineering Spark with Author Allen R. Wells and Illustrator DeAndra Hodge! This inspiring children's book tells the story of a trailblazing Black woman engineer, encouraging future generations to pursue careers in STEM. Don’t miss it!
- Fri, Jan 10Sankofa Video, Books & CafeJan 10, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us for an exclusive screening of Dahomey, followed by an insightful discussion with Elizabeth Ajunwa and Maleke Glee. Dive deep into history, culture, and storytelling!
- Tue, Dec 31Sankofa Video, Books & CafeDec 31, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us for an unforgettable evening celebrating Kuumba! Enjoy a silent auction, Ethiopian dinner, and an exclusive sneak peek of Haile Gerima’s upcoming film, 'Black Lions Roman Wolves'.
- Mon, Dec 23Sankofa Video, Books & CafeDec 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us 7PM Sunday, December 23, for a special screening of Haile Gerima's 2008 film, TEZA and a discussion with community
- Multiple DatesSun, Dec 22Sankofa Video & BooksDec 22, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us for a free language class taught by Kamau Grimes every Sunday!
- Sat, Dec 21Sankofa Video, Books & CafeDec 21, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us for a special performance by legendary performers Free Benjamin and Ayanna Gregory!
- Fri, Dec 20Sankofa Video, Books & CafeDec 20, 2024, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAExperience an evening of great music, people and vibes at Sankofa!
- Thu, Dec 19Sankofa Video Books & CaféDec 19, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSankofa Video Books & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Wed, Dec 18Sankofa Video, Books and CafeDec 18, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PMSankofa Video, Books and Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin the Sankofa film archive for a screening of Haile Gerima's 1978 Film "Wilmington 10 - U.S.A 10,000" Followed by a panel discussion on the importance of community archives with Haile and Shirikiana Gerima and the Archive fellows.
New Arrivals
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.
Films by The Founders
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Our Hours
The Bookstore is open 10am - 8pm everyday.
Sankofa Cafe is now open 8am - 8pm .
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