July 11, 20178 yr comment_22194 Read Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Article: "Wisconsin's only black-owned bookstore closes, leaving memories — and a void" After 28 years, Carla Allison is retiring and with her, the last black-owned bookstore in Wisconsin closed on Saturday (July 8th). I wonder what percentage of Black Owned Bookstores, or business for that matter, survive their owners? Report
July 11, 20178 yr comment_22200 7 hours ago, Troy said: I wonder what percentage of Black Owned Bookstores, or business for that matter, survive their owners? Again where was the go-fund me page? Report
July 11, 20178 yr Author comment_22201 In this case, it appears, the owner simply retired and the store went with her. I guess there was no need for a Go Fund me page; if no one was interested in ensuring the store continued. Report
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