Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Walter Mosley, famed for “Devil in A Blue Dress” and more than 50 other books, could have chosen almost any bookstore in the D.C.-area to launch his new novel, “John Woman.” But he picked Sankofa Video Books & Cafe, the Georgia Avenue book and video store and cafe.
Owned by filmmakers Haile and Shirikiana Gerima, the store showcases the work of people of African descent — both well-known writers like Mosley, and artists who might get little attention if not for the Gerimas’ interest. The couple themselves needed such help when they created the critically-acclaimed “Sankofa,” a 1993 film which would have been seen by few had they not distributed it themselves.
Kojo speaks with Mosley about his latest work, and his partnership with the local bookstore.
Guests
- Shirikiana Gerima Filmmaker and co-owner of Sankofa Video and Books; @SankofaDC
- Walter Mosley Bestselling author; @GroveAtlantic
Excerpt - John Woman
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