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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- Multiple DatesSun, Nov 10Sankofa Video & BooksNov 10, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Sun, Nov 10Sankofa Video, Books & CafeNov 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Mon, Nov 11Sankofa Video, Books & CafeNov 11, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Thu, Nov 14Sankofa Video, Books & CafeNov 14, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Fri, Nov 15Sankofa Video, Books & CafeNov 15, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Sun, Nov 17Sankofa Video, Books & CafeNov 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Fri, Nov 22Sankofa Video, Books & CafeNov 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USANov 22, 2024, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAJoin us for an exciting herbal workshop where we will discover the healing powers of herbal medicine. Discuss ways to boost your immunity, protect your body against illness, and rid your body of any infection/illness. Make your own herbal tea blends and tinctures!
- Fri, Nov 22Sankofa Video, Books & CafeNov 22, 2024, 8:00 PM – Nov 23, 2024, 12:00 AMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Sat, Nov 23Sankofa Video, Books & CafeNov 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Sun, Nov 24Sankofa Video, Books & CafeNov 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Sat, Dec 21Sankofa Video, Books & CafeDec 21, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 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 .