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Sankofa
Video· Books · Cafe
A sanctuary for Pan-African culture
since '98.
With the
largest collection of African-American and diasporic children's literature in D.C., our books explore a broad array of subjects, from the whimsical to more difficult such as immigration, loss of a loved one and homelessness -- while still embracing the joys of counting cupcakes!
Featured Books
Upcoming Events
Thu, May 12https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5q9_XRiP50So you've graduated. Now what!? Join Kyyah Abdul to learn how her book THE PREPARED GRADUATE can help you "find your dream job, live the life you want, and step into your purpose".
I have found that among its other benefits, giving liberates the soul of the giver"
- Maya Angelou
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.
Help us meet our goal to donate 1000 books and Black independent movies (DVD's) to families.
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Our Hours
The Bookstore is open 10am - 8pm everyday.
Sankofa Cafe is now open 8am - 8pm .