Courtesy of the American Booksellers Association Local, independent bookstores have never been more important. With fair access to literature under political attack, bookstores are a bulwark against censorship and an asset to the communities they serve. Each week we profile an independent bookstore, discovering what makes each one special and getting their expert book recommendations. This week we have Sankofa Video, Books & Café in Washington, D.C.! What’s your store’s story? Named after the internationally acclaimed film SANKOFA (produced by the bookstore’s founders, Haile and Shirikiana Gerima), Sankofa Video, Books & Café carries with it an expectation of quality and discovery. Founded in 1998,
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