Bookstores in the United States that Specialize in Black Literature
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5 Bookstores Found in Illinois
Afriware Books, Co

1701 S. 1st Ave., Suite 503
Maywood, IL 60153
Store Hours: Th-Fi 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sa 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Owner/Proprietor: Nzingha Nommo
Phone: 708-223-8081
Stored Opened in: 1993
Afriware Books, Co Information Updated: 2015-12-13
Da Book Joint

330 E 51st St #9
Chicago, IL 60615
Store Hours:
Owner/Proprietor: Verlean Singletary
Phone: 773-655-3146
Stored Opened in: 2007
Da Book Joint Information Updated: 2021-12-28
Frontline Books & Kultural Emporium

5206 S Harper Ave
Chicago, IL 60615
Store Hours: Mon-Sat: 11-7, Sun: 11-5
Owner/Proprietor: Sekou
Phone: (773) 288-7718
Stored Opened in: 1987
Chicago's premier Rastafari & Pan-African bookstore
Frontline Books & Kultural Emporium Information Updated: 2014-03-14
Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery

515 N Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60642
Store Hours: Sun & Mon- CLOSED, Tue - Thu 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Fri & Sat 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Owner/Proprietor: DL Mullen
Phone: 312-877-5170
Stored Opened in: 2019
Semicolon Bookstore & Gallery Information Updated: 2019-09-11
The Underground Bookstore

1727 E. 87th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
Store Hours: Mon - Sat 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 773-768-8869
Stored Opened in: 1992
The Underground Bookstore Information Updated: 2014-03-19
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