Sankofa Video Books & Cafe
open now, until 22:00
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Discover one of DC's best kept secrets! Stop by for some good reads, great eats, and espresso made t Update description
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Tonya C. 2016-05-07
Thank you for welcoming me, so graciously, to enjoy my little sister's, Megan-Joie, Howard University commencement exercise. The coffee and food...
Thank you for welcoming me, so graciously, to enjoy my little sister's, Megan-Joie, Howard University commencement exercise. The coffee and food...
Amdie H. 2018-03-09
Perfect spot in dc to drink a macchiato, Very friendly people. Last but not least a place to read too.
Perfect spot in dc to drink a macchiato, Very friendly people. Last but not least a place to read too.
YaQutullah Ibraheem M. 2018-02-04
First time at Sankofa. Very cool vibe. Loved the books and the food options are great. I had salmon and pesto . Live long and prosper.
First time at Sankofa. Very cool vibe. Loved the books and the food options are great. I had salmon and pesto . Live long and prosper.
Derrick L. 2018-01-25
Great spot for the conscious ones. Very positive vibe one feels when visiting.
Great spot for the conscious ones. Very positive vibe one feels when visiting.
Tischa M C. 2018-01-24
Always a pleasure to visit. Looking forward to coming back again and again...
Always a pleasure to visit. Looking forward to coming back again and again...
Patricia J. 2017-11-20
Sankofa is definitely the place to be to get ALL of your reading done and purchasing of books!! The atmosphere is inviting and the staff are most...
Sankofa is definitely the place to be to get ALL of your reading done and purchasing of books!! The atmosphere is inviting and the staff are most...
Sheika R. 2017-11-01
Really good food, amazing books, and constant service to the community.
Really good food, amazing books, and constant service to the community.
Tabatha S. 2017-10-30
Visited with my Daughter (who's a regular there that they show lots of love) in August...wonderfully cozy...very warm & welcoming...exactly what every...
Visited with my Daughter (who's a regular there that they show lots of love) in August...wonderfully cozy...very warm & welcoming...exactly what every...
Drar Teame F. 2017-10-22
Excellent ..from the selection of books to the food and drink there in..visit to witness the greatness..
Excellent ..from the selection of books to the food and drink there in..visit to witness the greatness..
Nnamdi A. 2017-10-14
This is actually a data warehouse for the Rebirth of African Civilization.
This is actually a data warehouse for the Rebirth of African Civilization.
Lydia C. 2017-10-13
Liberated zone for truth and justice. Organic sandwiches and salads, good coffee, beer and wine. Peaceful loving vibe.
Liberated zone for truth and justice. Organic sandwiches and salads, good coffee, beer and wine. Peaceful loving vibe.
Naomi B. 2017-09-04
Smoothie was amazing! Pineapple, carrots, spinach, banana, and mango! Lovely vibe here!
Smoothie was amazing! Pineapple, carrots, spinach, banana, and mango! Lovely vibe here!
Jessy de A. 2017-08-13
Amazing vibes. Great variation on books. I loved the vegan pizza and mango smoothies
Amazing vibes. Great variation on books. I loved the vegan pizza and mango smoothies
Marco Antonio G. 2017-07-28
Awesome place. Found a new zine there. Can't wait to go back.
Awesome place. Found a new zine there. Can't wait to go back.
Kendra Ashley A. 2017-07-23
I appreciated the good vibes as they greeted me at the entrance. I ordered a Very tasty strawberry mango banana smoothie. Made with coconut milk....
I appreciated the good vibes as they greeted me at the entrance. I ordered a Very tasty strawberry mango banana smoothie. Made with coconut milk....
Monica J. 2017-07-22
Sankofa is my favorite movie ever so when searching for places for my family #WokeCation I was beyond belief that the makers of the film had a book...
Sankofa is my favorite movie ever so when searching for places for my family #WokeCation I was beyond belief that the makers of the film had a book...
Indigo Ayo-Ra A. 2017-07-02
I always go to Sankofa. The atmosphere is great, with great energy and high frequency food.
I always go to Sankofa. The atmosphere is great, with great energy and high frequency food.
Ralph L. 2017-06-23
This is a must see if you're buying and supporting Black
This is a must see if you're buying and supporting Black
Tokiwa S. 2017-06-17
This place is awesome. I went here so I could buy some snacks and work and was pleasantly surprised by their book selection. I got my work done and...
This place is awesome. I went here so I could buy some snacks and work and was pleasantly surprised by their book selection. I got my work done and...
Michael W. 2017-06-12
Great music, nice people and food. There are plenty of books and children playing chess.
Great music, nice people and food. There are plenty of books and children playing chess.
Updates from Sankofa Video Books & Cafe
Sankofa Video Books & C. 2015-07-20
“We are each other's harvest; we are each other's business; we are each other's magnitude and bond.” ― Gwendolyn Brooks Help us reach our goal of $75,000 today! http://igg.me/at/hailegerima
“We are each other's harvest; we are each other's business; we are each other's magnitude and bond.” ― Gwendolyn Brooks Help us reach our goal of $75,000 today! http://igg.me/at/hailegerima
Sankofa Video Books & C. 2015-07-16
A great commentary on Haile Gerima's 1976 film Harvest: 3,000 Years which reigns true across his entire filmography. Only one more week left to donate towards empowering Haile Gerima to tell more urgent stories. http://igg.me/at/hailegerima
A great commentary on Haile Gerima's 1976 film Harvest: 3,000 Years which reigns true across his entire filmography. Only one more week left to donate towards empowering Haile Gerima to tell more urgent stories. http://igg.me/at/hailegerima
Sankofa Video Books & C. 2015-07-11
Haile Gerima's work over the years. #BlackFilmsMatter Like Haile Gerima's new (official) Facebook page. #ኅይሌገሪማ
Haile Gerima's work over the years. #BlackFilmsMatter Like Haile Gerima's new (official) Facebook page. #ኅይሌገሪማ
Sankofa Video Books & C. 2015-07-11
The 2 minutes that changed everything in black filmmaking!
The 2 minutes that changed everything in black filmmaking!
Sankofa Video Books & C. 2015-07-09
Let's make sure #HaileGerima continues to tell powerful stories like #Sankofa #Adwa #Teza Donate today! Share with 5 people! igg.me/at/hailegerima #PoweredByThePeople #ይቻላል
Let's make sure #HaileGerima continues to tell powerful stories like #Sankofa #Adwa #Teza Donate today! Share with 5 people! igg.me/at/hailegerima #PoweredByThePeople #ይቻላል
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Sankofa Video Books & Cafe has a total of 5166 visitors (checkins) and 7039 likes.
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