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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- Fri, Sep 20Sankofa Video, Books & CafeSep 20, 2024, 8:00 PM – Sep 21, 2024, 11:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Multiple DatesSat, Sep 21Sankofa Video, Books & CafeSep 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Sat, Sep 21Sankofa Video, Books & CafeSep 21, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Multiple DatesSun, Sep 22Sankofa Video & BooksSep 22, 2024, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PMSankofa Video & Books, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Thu, Sep 26Sankofa Video, Books & CafeSep 26, 2024, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Multiple DatesFri, Sep 27WashingtonSep 27, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMWashington, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Sat, Sep 28Sankofa Video, Books & CafeSep 28, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Sun, Sep 29Sankofa Video, Books & CafeSep 29, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Thu, Oct 03Sankofa Video, Books & CafeOct 03, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Thu, Oct 03Sankofa Video, Books & CafeOct 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Multiple DatesFri, Oct 04Sankofa Video, Books & CafeOct 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAOct 04, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAHaile Gerima in collaboration with Positive Productions Inc. present A retrospective dedicated to filmmaker Daniel E. Williams, complete with film screenings, discussions, and jazz music featuring David White
- Sat, Oct 12Sankofa Video, Books & CafeOct 12, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PMSankofa Video, Books & Cafe, 2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
- Fri, Oct 18Sankofa Video, Books & CafeOct 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 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 .