Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe

Bookstore and cafe opened in the late 1990s by filmmakers Haile Gerima and Shirikiana Aina, focused on books and films by and about people of African descent. It is across from Howard University and is building a second-floor film and theater space.

Named as a Black-owned business by a trusted local source (see source). Hours change, so call or check the website before you go. Know something we should update? Tell us.