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Shrine of the Black Madonna (Atlanta)

Shrine of the Black Madonna (Atlanta) Atlanta GA The Shrine Cultural Center & Bookstore is a separate component of the church located next door to our sanctuary building. The Shrine of the Black Madon...

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Présence Africaine

Présence Africaine Paris FR Founded in 1949 by Alioune Diop, Présence Africaine is the world’s oldest Black-owned independent publishing company. Présence Africaine is best ...

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Strive Bookstore

Strive Bookstore Minneapolis MN In the center of downtown Minneapolis with a thriving literary scene, the Strive Bookstore is a community-informed space that celebrates and supports local Black author...

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Beyond This February

Beyond This February SC Beyond This February started as a collapsible 4 ft table, with ten titles available, and a first generation small business owner. Every year the aim is to take up more spa...

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Modern Tribe Bookshop

Modern Tribe Bookshop Killeen TX Indie Bookshop & Distribution Company Specializing in Observing, Preserving, and Celebrating Literacy, the Creative Arts and Culture through Books, Film, Art, and Heal...

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Ancestry Books

Ancestry Books Minneapolis MN As of February 2016, operating as a reoccurring Pop-Up Shop at Juxtaposition Arts Textile Lab on the weekends. Co-founders Chaun Webster and Verna Wong have both had a l...

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Cindelle’s Bookstore

Cindelle’s Bookstore Plainfield NJ Nestled within Queen City Coffee Roasters in Downtown Plainfield, NJ, Cindelle's Bookstore opened to fill a gap that many residents had quietly noticed: the need f...

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Black Wall Street Bookstore

Black Wall Street Bookstore Tulsa OK Powered by AALBC.com, the Black Wall Street Bookstore will operate out of the Greenwood Welcome Center, in the heart of Black Wall Street (corner of Archer Ave.), ...

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AALBC.com’s Black Wall Street Bookstore

AALBC.com’s Black Wall Street Bookstore Tulsa OK Pop-up Bookstore Only Our mission is to share information and celebrate Black culture through books. We also run the Black Wall Street Bookstore.

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Black Food and Culture Shop

Black Food and Culture Shop Nassau BAH ’Black Food Bookstore & Culture Shop fills a longstanding void in The Bahamas and the community in which we are located by retailing, mainly, books that fo...

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Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore

Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore Indianapolis IN We exist to provide access and awareness to Black stories worldwide while creating excitement and engagement around reading. Our one-of-a-kind boo...

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Black Garnet Books

Black Garnet Books Saint Paul MN A Black, woman-owned bookstore in Minnesota primarily stocking Adult and Young Adult contemporary literature by BIPOC.

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Black Pearl Books

Black Pearl Books Austin TX Black Pearl Books is an Austin-based indie bookstore promoting--diversity, inclusion, equality, and community—through literature (located inside Ten Thousand Villages...

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Rofhiwa Book Café

Rofhiwa Book Café Durham NC Rofhiwa is a Black-owned independent Bookcafé. Rofhiwa strives to reflect the expansiveness of the black imagination. We value books as repositories for collective knowle...

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Black English Bookstore

Black English Bookstore Tampa FL Black English Bookstore is committed to a curated collection of books representing extraordinary voices while elevating a distinct culture and community.

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Left on Read

Left on Read Wichita KS Left on Read is your destination for discovering books by Black authors in the United States. As a Black-owned bookstore located in Wichita, KS, we are dedicated to celebrating...

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The Reader’s Choice

The Reader’s Choice Milwaukee WI Wisconsin's only black-owned bookstore closes, leaving memories — and a void http://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2017/07/08/lone-black-owned-bookstore-closes-leavi...

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The Underground Bookstore

The Underground Bookstore Chicago IL How one Black-owned bookstore has navigated business since 2020 (WBEZ, Feb 19, 2025)

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Black Stone Bookstore & Cultural Center

Black Stone Bookstore & Cultural Center Ypsilanti MI CULTIVATE THE MIND REJUVENATE THE BODY

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Black Books Galore, Inc.

Black Books Galore, Inc. Stamford CT Unable to determine if store is still operational as of March 21, 2014.

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Black World Books

Black World Books Killeen TX “The Cultural Epicenter of Central Texas”

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The Black Reserve Bookstore

The Black Reserve Bookstore Lansdale PA Our mission is to give significant access to culture and also history that goes way beyond what we’ve typically learned. With this point in mind, we treat...

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Black Dot Cultural Center

Black Dot Cultural Center Lithonia GA

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Onyx

Onyx Covington GA Onyx Bookstore is a Black-owned, woman-owned, unique and relaxing independent bookstore cafe, and supporter of local Black-owned businesses and artists. Serving the community with ex...

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Young Gifted & Black

Young Gifted & Black Stone Mountain GA

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Socialight Society

Socialight Society Lansing MI Socialight Society is a local independent bookshop, celebrating Black women and Black literature. We curate classic, contemporary, and children’s titles predominate...

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The Bottom

The Bottom Knoxville TN The Bottom stands as a multi-use place to foster change and togetherness. As a nonprofit community center and Black-affirming bookshop, The Bottom is building community, celebr...

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The Analog Dope Store

The Analog Dope Store Las Vegas NV The Analog Dope Store is a Black woman-owned and operated business. We offer a lovingly curated selection of books and vinyl records centered in Black culture. Our b...

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Black Expression Book Source

Black Expression Book Source Evergreen Park IL Unable to confirm store is open 2020-11-18

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Footprints Cafe

Footprints Cafe New Bedford MA “Footprints Cafe is a black, woman-owned, bookstore (coffee shop coming soon). Our bookstore is a space dedicated to diversity and inclusivity, where Black author...

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BLK+ BRWN.

BLK+ BRWN. Kansas City MO Coming December 2023

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Schomburg Center for Research Into Black Culture

Schomburg Center for Research Into Black Culture New York NY Books Located in the Library's Gift Shop

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Black Comic Books Express

Black Comic Books Express West Hempstead NY

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Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine (NAAM)

Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine (NAAM) Seattle WA Find Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machines (Seattle WA, Oakland, CA) Sistah Scifi is a cauldron of all things afrofuturism; Black mysticism, science fi...

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Protagonist Black

Protagonist Black Pomona CA “…an independent bookstore specializing in culturally diverse books and cocktail pairings.”

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Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine (Distant Worlds Coffee)

Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine (Distant Worlds Coffee) Seattle WA Find Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machines (Seattle WA, Oakland, CA) Sistah Scifi is a cauldron of all things afrofuturism; Black myst...

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Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine (Chapter 510)

Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine (Chapter 510) Oakland CA Find Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machines (Seattle WA, Oakland, CA) Sistah Scifi is a cauldron of all things afrofuturism; Black mysticism, sci...

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Ersula’s History Shop

Ersula’s History Shop Tampa FL Black owned, woman owned collection of books by and/or about black people.

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The Black Bookworm Bookstore

The Black Bookworm Bookstore Englewood FL

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The North Star Books + Bar

The North Star Books + Bar Brooklyn NY At a time when Black stories and histories are under attack, The North Star recalls the elegance and striving of the Harlem Renaissance literary salons, providi...

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Roots Bookstore & Market

Roots Bookstore & Market Miami FL A Black-owned community bookstore in Miami’s Liberty City. They offer new and used books with a focus on banned, Black, and local authors. More than a bookstore, th...

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Progressive Emporium and Education Center

Progressive Emporium and Education Center St. Louis MO Existing in various iterations since 1978, Progressive is the oldest continuously operated Black owned bookstore in the metro St. Louis region. S...

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Black Books Plus

Black Books Plus New York NY

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Black Orchid Books

Black Orchid Books Maiden MA

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Shrine of the Black Madonna (Detroit)

Shrine of the Black Madonna (Detroit) Detroit MI As of September 2021, the Bookstore is temporarily closed, but will reopen.

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Black Mind Book Boutique

Black Mind Book Boutique Brooklyn NY Unable to determine if store is still operational as of March 21, 2014.

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Black Art Plus

Black Art Plus Columbus OH

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Basic Black Books

Basic Black Books Philadelphia PA

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The Black Bookworm

The Black Bookworm Fort Worth TX

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Shrine of the Black Madonna (Houston)

Shrine of the Black Madonna (Houston) Houston TX

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Black and Nobel

Black and Nobel Philadelphia PA “We Ship to Prisons”

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Underground Books

Underground Books Sacramento CA Underground Books, founded in summer 2003 by St. HOPE (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit), anchors the 40 Acres Cultural Center in Oak Park. After the community lost its only libra...

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That Bookstore In Blytheville

That Bookstore In Blytheville Blytheville AR Mission: “The Literary Hub of the Community” Slogan: “We Are Your Source For Signed, First Edition John Grisham Books.” I'm sorr...

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National Museum of African American History and Culture

National Museum of African American History and Culture District of Columbia DC The Museum Shop is located on the first floor. Visitors to the Museum can leave with more than their memories. The NMAAH...

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MahoganyBooks (Anacostia)

MahoganyBooks (Anacostia) Washington DC MahoganyBooks began selling books online in 2007. They opened the first brick & mortar bookstore in 2017.

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Nappy Roots Books

Nappy Roots Books Oklahoma City OK Nappy Roots Books (a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation) is, first and foremost, a bookstore. We carry new & used books for adults and children. Our focus is on books ...

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Willa’s Books & Vinyl

Willa’s Books & Vinyl Kansas City MO Willa’s Books & Vinyl specializes in used and rare African-American books, first editions, as well as the works of a wide variety of main-stream authors.

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Liberation Bookstore

Liberation Bookstore New York NY “If you don’t know, learn.” … “If you know, teach.” Una Mulzac (April 19, 1923 – January 21, 2012), was the owner of Harl...

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Liberation Station Bookstore

Liberation Station Bookstore Raleigh NC Liberation Station Bookstore is reopening August 24th, 2025 by Liberation Station Bookstore, Organizer We’re 52% Funded—And the Work Continues...

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MahoganyBooks (National Harbor)

MahoganyBooks (National Harbor) National Harbor MD MahoganyBooks began selling books online in 2007. They opened the first brick & mortar bookstore in 2017.

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Uhurubookstore

Uhurubookstore Minneapolis MN Uhurubookstore was first established as a storefront in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The small space focused on our passion for African History and Culture, books, magazines a...

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Marcus Books

Marcus Books Oakland CA Books by and about black people everywhere.

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Da Book Joint

Da Book Joint Chicago IL Da Book Joint is a Black woman-owned business born on the Southside of Chicago committed to literary growth and positive engagement of the youth.

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Progressive Emporium & Education Center

Progressive Emporium & Education Center St. Louis MO Features hundreds of books on black/Afrikan culture, life, education, art and has many out of print books.

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Akoma Books

Akoma Books Evansville IN We have been educating, empowering, and promoting cultural awareness through our unique selection of books, everyday products, programs, and services. Black literature with...

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Smith & Hannon Book Store

Smith & Hannon Book Store Cincinnati OH Since 2003, Smith & Hannon currently stands as the ONLY black-owned bookstore in the Cincinnati area. Located in downtown Cincinnati on Vine Street, the store i...

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Mocha Books

Mocha Books Tulsa OK Online and local Indie Bookstore highlighting Black and brown voices, characters and stories through literature and community events.

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The Jazzhole

The Jazzhole Ikoyi LOS The Jazzhole is a record store, bookstore, and Cafe. It was founded as an offshoot of the Glendora bookstore franchise founded by Tejuoso’s mother. Photo Source: Black Fab...

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Books and Crannies

Books and Crannies Martinsville VA Black woman owned bookstore with a wide array of genres and authors.

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The Key Bookstore

The Key Bookstore Hartford CT The Key Bookstore is a fully interactive bookstore experience. The Key engages readers through curation, activities, subscriptions, events, events, and community engageme...

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Reparations Club

Reparations Club Los Angeles CA Rep Club is a concept (book)shop & creative space curated by Blackness in Los Angeles, CA. Black-owned. Woman-owned.

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Umoja Books and Products

Umoja Books and Products Lafayette LA The inspiration of Umoja Books resulted from the need of having an African American owned bookstore in Lafayette, LA. It started with offering books written by Af...

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Mahogany Gallery & Cultural Center

Mahogany Gallery & Cultural Center Rancine WI A premier art gallery, event space, bookstore featuring works by black American artists, and other artists of African descent.

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Kindred Stories

Kindred Stories Houston TX Kindred Stories is in a culturally thriving historic African American neighborhood in Houston, TX. Their mission is to create a community-centered space committed to celebra...

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44th & 3rd Bookseller

44th & 3rd Bookseller Atlanta GA 44th & 3rd Bookseller is a family-owned, multi-cultural book and culture brand headquartered in the heart of Atlanta, GA. Founders, Warren, Cheryl, and Allyce Lee, est...

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Reader’s Block

Reader’s Block Stratford CT Black Woman owned indie bookshop bringing culture to the community through books. Where people come for a cure.

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Urban Reads Bookstore

Urban Reads Bookstore Baltimore MD We are a Black-owned and woman-led business. We sell books, Sea Moss, CBD, and have a cafe. Other services we provide are Notary, faxing, copies and internet cafe.

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Kindred Thoughts Book Store

Kindred Thoughts Book Store Bridgeport CT Kindred Thoughts Book Store curates a cultural community connection focused on the Black experience

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The Printed Word

The Printed Word Portsmouth VA Independent black owned bookstore specializing in new and pre-loved books. Promoting kids literary and helping kids build a personal library one book at a time.

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Marshall’s Bookstore

Marshall’s Bookstore Jackson MS Nation’s Oldest Operating Black-Owned Bookstore

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CLASS Bookstore

CLASS Bookstore Houston TX David & Dara Landry, who both sought to bring together their love for reading and fashion, while filling a void in their community of a Black-owned bookstore.

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Cups and Books

Cups and Books New York NY Cups and Books is a black family owned and operated, independent cafe bookstore located in the heart of Brooklyn, NY within (Prospect Lefferts-Gardens).

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African American Literature Book Club

African American Literature Book Club Tampa FL Our mission is to share information and celebrate Black culture through books.We do events and operate pop-up storesIn our Tampa office we meet with clie...

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The Reading Shack

The Reading Shack Cedar Hill TX Independent black owned children’s bookstore for the culture specializing in African American Children Authors.

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Taylor & Co. Books

Taylor & Co. Books Brooklyn NY Taylor & Co. Books is a black-owned, family-run shop for new and used books, comics, and gifts. Not since the venerable Mostly Books closed in the late 90s has Brooklyn'...

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Afrori Books

Afrori Books Brighton BR British bookseller of the year 2023 & 2025. A haven for books by Black authors. Afrori Books, also cohosts the Brighton Book Festival

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Resist Booksellers

Resist Booksellers Petersburg VA Resist Booksellers is a black-owned bookstore based in historic Petersburg, VA. We work hard to support readers, dreamers, activists, and book clubs. We inspire thinke...

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Liz’s Book Bar

Liz’s Book Bar Brooklyn NY Liz’s Book Bar carries 4,000 titles of literary fiction, romance, philosophy, biography, children’s books and more. We serve coffee from Black Acres Roastery, ...

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Round Table Books

Round Table Books Brixton, London LN “Round Table Books is your source for books featuring stories about Black folks and other people of color.”

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Umoja House Books & Coffee

Umoja House Books & Coffee Philadelphia PA A bookstore that features books and art created by POC with the goal of providing the local community with the opportunity to learn about different cultures....

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Shop at MATTER

Shop at MATTER Denver CO An independent, Black-and-woman-owned design consultancy, letterpress workshop, and bookstore serving designers and other thinking persons in community.

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Adanne Bookshop

Adanne Bookshop Brooklyn NY Adanne Bookshop is a Brooklyn-based bookstore celebrating Black and African diaspora literature, art, and culture. We offer a curated selection of books, workshops, and eve...

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Grand Gesture Books

Grand Gesture Books Portland OR A queer Black woman-owned romance bookstore (store photo by @fourfotophotography).

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Call & Response Books

Call & Response Books Chicago IL Call & Response is a Black woman-owned bookstore focused on fostering a love of reading, community, human connections, and the sharing of ideas across cultures and bac...

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Food Temptress Cookbook Store

Food Temptress Cookbook Store Virginia Beach VA Located Inside Painted Tree Boutiques Space G10Our mission is to connect customers to cookbooks by Black authors that inspire creativity and preserve f...

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Niche Book Bar

Niche Book Bar Milwaukee WI Niche Book Bar was the solution when a lifelong reader asked herself why it was so hard to find Black literature not solely rooted in trauma.

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Lore Bookstore

Lore Bookstore Los Angeles CA Lore aims to be a hub for Black design and art, featuring everything from children’s books to candles and more. Lore is designed to be a gathering space for the c...

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Community Book Center

Community Book Center New Orleans LA We celebrate Black history every day!

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Grassrootz Bookstore

Grassrootz Bookstore Phoenix AZ Arizona’s Only Black-Owned, Activist-Owned, Worker-Owned Bookstore - Located in the Historic Eastlake Park District

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Zora’s Place

Zora’s Place Evanston IL Evanston’s Black feminist bookstore Opening Soon

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