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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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Black
Lions,
Roman Wolves

Support today by making a tax-deductible donation towards final completion costs of Black Lions, Roman Wolves, the 5-part, 10-hour-plus documentary film by Haile Gerima.

Haile Gerima's
next film:
 

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Upcoming Events

  • GAZA ON OUR MIND
    GAZA ON OUR MIND
    GAZA ON OUR MIND
    Sun, Nov 24
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Nov 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Nov 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Calling all artists, poets, singers, playwrights, towncryers in the DMV! 
  • Free Amharic Language Classes
    Free Amharic Language Classes
    Multiple Dates
    Free Amharic Language Classes
    Sun, Dec 01
    Sankofa Video & Books
    Dec 01, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Dec 01, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
    Sankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for a free language class taught by Kamau Grimes every Sunday!
  • Jazz Night with David White and Edge Theory
    Jazz Night with David White and Edge Theory
    Jazz Night with David White and Edge Theory
    Thu, Dec 05
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Dec 05, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Dec 05, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Experience an evening of great music, people and vibes at Sankofa!
  • Book Event - Play the Game: Hirarchial Assimilation
    Book Event - Play the Game: Hirarchial Assimilation
    Book Event - Play the Game: Hirarchial Assimilation
    Fri, Dec 06
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Dec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Dec 06, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for an insightful discussion on Power, Politics, Poetry and the Future with Nkozia X and Dr. Greg Carr!
  • Love Vibrations
    Love Vibrations
    Love Vibrations
    Sat, Dec 21
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Dec 21, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Dec 21, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us for a special performance by legendary performers Free Benjamin and Ayanna Gregory!
  • Baraka the Playwright
    Baraka the Playwright
    Baraka the Playwright
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Honoring 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.
  • TONI MORRISON and the GEOPOETICS of PLACE, RACE and BE/LONGING with Author Dr. Marilyn Mobley
    TONI MORRISON and the GEOPOETICS of PLACE, RACE and BE/LONGING with Author Dr. Marilyn Mobley
    TONI MORRISON and the GEOPOETICS of PLACE, RACE and BE/LONGING with Author Dr. Marilyn Mobley
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Author Dr. Marilyn Mobley will be at Sankofa Friday, October 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm!
  • Stepping Out: The Unapologetic Style of African Americans Over Fifty
    Stepping Out: The Unapologetic Style of African Americans Over Fifty
    Stepping Out: The Unapologetic Style of African Americans Over Fifty
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Date and time is TBD
    Sankofa Video, Books, & Café, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
    Join us as we welcome Connie Briscoe into the space the brains behind Stepping Out: The Unapologetic Style of African Americans Over Fifty!
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The Bookstore is open 10am - 8pm everyday.

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Sankofa Cafe is now open  8am - 10pm .

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