Independently Owned Bookstores — Search for Stores by Name
(This Bookstore database is maintained by AALBC.com)115 Bookstore(s) Found
12624 Larchmere Blvd.
Cleveland, OH 44120
Profile Page for: A Cultural Exchange
Store Hours: Mo-Fr 9AM-5:30PM
Owner/Proprietor: Deborah McHamm
Phone: 216-229-8300, Fax: 216-795-5302
Opened in: 1991 -
A Cultural Exchange Information Updated:2012-03-24
3226 Lake St
Omaha, NE 68111
Profile Page for: Aframerican Book Store
Store Hours: Mo-Sa 10AM-6PM
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Phone: 402-455-9200 Opened in: 2000 -
Aframerican Book Store Information Updated:2012-03-24
440 S. Ridgeland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302 
Profile Page for: Afri-Ware Inc.
Store Hours: We-Th 2PM - 6PM; Fr-Sa 10AM - 7PM
Owner/Proprietor: Nzingha Nommo
Phone: 708-524-8398, Fax: 708-524-8397
Opened in: 1996 -
Afri-Ware Inc. Information Updated:2012-03-24
707 E. Broadway
W. Memphis, AR 72031
Profile Page for: Africa Enterprises
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Phone: 501-735-1212 Opened in: 2000 -
Africa Enterprises Information Updated:2012-03-24
216 1st St
Hackensack, NJ 07601
Profile Page for: African American Book Store
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Phone: 201-343-0277 Opened in: 2000 -
African American Book Store Information Updated:2012-03-24
2219 E 13th St N
Wichita, KS 67214
Profile Page for: African American Gifts & Books
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Phone: 316-263-4742 Opened in: 2000 -
African American Gifts & Books Information Updated:2012-03-24
Baltimore, MD
Profile Page for: Agape Christian Books Gifts and Music
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Phone: Opened in: 2010 -
Agape Christian Books Gifts and Music Information Updated:2012-07-10
2721 Jefferson Street
Nashville, TN 37208
Profile Page for: Alkebu-Lan Images Bookstore & Gift Shop
Store Hours: Mo-Sa 10AM-6PM; Su 12noon-6PM
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Phone: 615-321-4111, Fax: 615-321-4110
Opened in: 2000 -
Alkebu-Lan Images Bookstore & Gift Shop Information Updated:2012-03-24
258 Lincoln Mall Dr.
Matteson, IL 60443 
Profile Page for: Azizi Books
Store Hours: Mo - Fr 10:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., Sa 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Su 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Owner/Proprietor: Kevin Roberts
Phone: 708-283-9850 Opened in: 2007 - Azizi Books is a community based, independent bookstore
Azizi Books Information Updated:2012-03-04
1832 Madison Ave (between 119th and 120th st)
New York, NY 10035
Profile Page for: Becoming Gods Answer Bookstore
Store Hours: Tu-Fr 11 - 7pm, Sa 10 - 3pm, Sun 1 hr after service
Owner/Proprietor: Carla Brown
Phone: 646-215-6119, Fax: 212-860-1566
Opened in: 0000 - "Your Christian Resource Specialist"
Becoming Gods Answer Bookstore Information Updated:2012-05-24
551 Carpenter Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Profile Page for: Big Blue Marble Bookstore
Store Hours: Mon - Wed 10 - 7, Thurs & Fri 10 - 8, Sat & Sun 10 - 6
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Phone: Opened in: 2005 - We specialize in progressive and multicultural titles of interest to Philadelphians in general and Mt. Airy-ites in particular.
Big Blue Marble Bookstore Information Updated:2012-07-24
1409 West Erie Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Profile Page for: Black and Nobel
Store Hours: Mon - Sat: 7:00am - 7:00 pm, Sun: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Owner/Proprietor: Hakim Hopkins
Phone: (215) 965-1559 Opened in: 0000 - “We Ship to Prisons”
Black and Nobel Information Updated:2012-03-30
43 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215
Profile Page for: Black Art Plus
Store Hours: Tu-Sa 11AM-6:30PM
Owner/Proprietor: Mike Miller
Phone: 614-469-9980 Opened in: 1987 -
Black Art Plus Information Updated:2012-03-24
65 High Ridge Rd., #407
Stamford, CT 06905
Profile Page for: Black Books Galore, Inc.
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Phone: 203-359-6925, Fax: 203-359-3226
Opened in: 1992 -
Black Books Galore, Inc. Information Updated:2012-03-24
9500 5 Western Ave
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
Profile Page for: Black Expression Book Source
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Phone: 708-424-4338 Opened in: 2000 -
Black Expression Book Source Information Updated:2012-03-24
610 New York Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11203
Profile Page for: Black Mind Book Boutique
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Phone: 718-774-5800 Opened in: 2000 - Lower Level-Fortunoff Wing
Black Mind Book Boutique Information Updated:2012-03-24
105 Columbia St
Maiden, MA 02148
Profile Page for: Black Orchid Books
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Phone: 617-324-0404 Opened in: 2000 -
Black Orchid Books Information Updated:2012-03-24
2219 E 13th St N
Wichita, KS 67214
Profile Page for: Books 'n Things, Cross Keys Plaza
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Phone: 316-263-4742 Opened in: 2000 -
Books 'n Things, Cross Keys Plaza Information Updated:2012-03-24
NorthPark Mall, 1200 E. County Line Rd.
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Profile Page for: Books and Beignets Bookstore
Store Hours: Mon - Thu: 10:00am - 8:00pm, Fri - Sat: 10:00am - 9:00pm, Sun: 12:00pm - 6:00pmIt
Owner/Proprietor: Sonya Ward
Phone: 601.991.3999 Opened in: 2011 - Takes a Village to Read a Book!
Books and Beignets Bookstore Information Updated:2012-04-08
1835 W. 103rd Street
Chicago, IL 60643
Profile Page for: Books Ink
Store Hours: Mo - Fr 10AM - 6PM; Sa 10AM - 5PM
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Phone: 773-330-4115 , Fax: 773-445-0328
Opened in: 2000 -
Books Ink Information Updated:2012-03-24
5941 Hamilton Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45224
Profile Page for: Brighter Day Books & Gifts
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Phone: 513-542-6764 Opened in: 2000 -
Brighter Day Books & Gifts Information Updated:2012-03-24
300 Florin Rd
Sacramento, CA 95831
Profile Page for: Carol's Books & Things
Store Hours: Mo-Sa 10AM-6PM; Su 12noon-5pm
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Phone: 916-428-5611 Opened in: 2000 -
Carol's Books & Things Information Updated:2012-03-24
5011 Indian Head Highway
Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Profile Page for: Cartel Cafe & Books Store
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Owner/Proprietor: T. Styles
Phone: 240 724-7225 Opened in: 0000 - We sell the latest books and old school candies and treats!
Cartel Cafe & Books Store Information Updated:2012-10-03
2523 Bayou Road
New Orleans, LA 70119
Profile Page for: Community Book Center
Store Hours: Monday - Saturday : 10am - 7pm
Owner/Proprietor: Vera Warren-Williams
Phone: 504-948-7323 Opened in: 1983 - We celebrate Black history every day!
Community Book Center Information Updated:2012-03-24
894-900 18th Ave.
Newark, NJ 07106
Profile Page for: Creative Impressions
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Phone: 973-371-7788 Opened in: 2000 -
Creative Impressions Information Updated:2012-03-24
730 Belmont Street
Brockton, MA 02301
Profile Page for: Cultural Collections
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Phone: 508-580-1055, Fax: 508-580-5197
Opened in: 2000 -
Cultural Collections Information Updated:2012-03-24
659 Providence Blvd
Clarksville, TN 37042
Profile Page for: Cultural Expressions Bookstore
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Phone: 931-572-1001 Opened in: 2000 -
Cultural Expressions Bookstore Information Updated:2012-03-24
13559 Bammel N. Houston Rd.
Houston, TX 77066
Profile Page for: CushCity
Store Hours: Mo-Fr 10AM-5PM
Owner/Proprietor: Gwen Richardson
Phone: 281-444-4265, Fax: 281-583-9534
Opened in: 2000 - National Black Book Festival sponsor
CushCity Information Updated:2012-03-24
2311 E. 71 St
Chicago, IL
Profile Page for: Da Book Joint
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Owner/Proprietor: Verlean Singletary
Phone: 773-655-3146 , Fax: 773-409-5476
Opened in: 2007 -
Da Book Joint Information Updated:2013-04-29
245 N. U.S. Highway 17-92
Longwood, FL 32750
Profile Page for: Dare Books
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Owner/Proprietor: Desmond A. Reid
Phone: 407-673-3273, Fax: 407-673-3270
Opened in: 1982 -
Dare Books Information Updated:2012-09-04
Various Locations in DC
Washington, DC
Profile Page for: DC Bookdiva's Mobile Bookstore
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Owner/Proprietor: T. Short
Phone: 866-928-9990, Fax: 202-478-2158
Opened in: 0000 - Our mission is to promote, publish, and market works of literature while providing exposure opportunities for new and established authors in the urban genre.
DC Bookdiva's Mobile Bookstore Information Updated:2012-05-12
1783 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Profile Page for: Deja Vu Book Lounge
Store Hours: Mo - Sa 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Owner/Proprietor: Debrorah Cardona
Phone: 646-559-5347 Opened in: 2011 - Located in the heart of Spanish Harlem
Deja Vu Book Lounge Information Updated:2012-03-14
4327 Degnan Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Profile Page for: Eso Won Bookstore
Store Hours: Mo - Sa 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., Su 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Owner/Proprietor: James Fugate and Thomas Hamilton
Phone: (323) 290-1048 Opened in: 1990 - In the heart of historic Leimert Park
Eso Won Bookstore Information Updated:2012-03-11
3023 Nolensville Pike #C
Nashville, TN 37211
Profile Page for: Ethnic Image Books & More
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Phone: 615-832-1101 Opened in: 2000 -
Ethnic Image Books & More Information Updated:2012-03-24
433 Solano Dr
Benicia, CA 94510
Profile Page for: Ethnic Notions Bookstore
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Phone: 707-334-3060 Opened in: 2000 -
Ethnic Notions Bookstore Information Updated:2012-03-24
1356 W. North Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
Profile Page for: Everyone's Place
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Phone: 410-728-0877, Fax: 410-383-0511
Opened in: 2000 -
Everyone's Place Information Updated:2012-03-24
4550 Meridian St N
Huntsville, AL 35811
Profile Page for: Expansion Books
Store Hours: Mon - Wed: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Thu - Sat: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Owner/Proprietor: Anthony Conley
Phone: 256-457-3980 Opened in: 0000 -
Expansion Books Information Updated:2012-09-03
306 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Roxbury, MA 02119
Profile Page for: Frugal Bookstore
Store Hours: Mon - Sat 10 AM - 7 PM, Sun. 12 PM - 5 PM
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Phone: 617-541-1722 Opened in: 0000 - "Changing Minds One Book at a Time"
Frugal Bookstore Information Updated:2012-09-08
5000-11 Norwaood Ave.
Jacksonville, FL 2208
Profile Page for: Gateway Bookstore
Store Hours: Mon - Sat: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Owner/Proprietor: Dorothy Pitman Hughes
Phone: 904-386-9703 Opened in: 2000 - Your Gateway to knowledge. Located in the Gateway Town Center on Jacksonville's Northside
Gateway Bookstore Information Updated:2012-06-03
527 Main Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
Profile Page for: Global Greetings International Gift Gallery
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Phone: 765-423-2604 Opened in: 2000 -
Global Greetings International Gift Gallery Information Updated:2012-03-24
210 S 52nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19139
Profile Page for: Hakim's Bookstore and Gift Shop
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Phone: 215-474-9495, Fax: 215-748-5414
Opened in: 2000 -
Hakim's Bookstore and Gift Shop Information Updated:2012-03-24
240 Blue Mountain Way
Claremont, CA 91711
Profile Page for: Hanna's Ethnic Bookseller
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Phone: 909-626-5051 Opened in: 2000 -
Hanna's Ethnic Bookseller Information Updated:2012-03-24
20900 Dequindre Road
Warren, MI 48091
Profile Page for: Hood Book Headquarters
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Phone: 313-515-7961 Opened in: 2000 -
Hood Book Headquarters Information Updated:2012-06-03
901 Market St Lowr 70
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3113
Profile Page for: Horizon Books Inc.
Store Hours: Monday - Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm Friday: 10 am to 8 pm Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm Sunday: 12 pm to 5 pm
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Phone: (215) 625-7955 Opened in: 0000 - "We carry mostly cultural books."
Horizon Books Inc. Information Updated:2013-04-28
2225 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20059
Profile Page for: Howard University Bookstore
Store Hours: Mo-We 9AM-6:00PM; Th 9AM-7PM; Fr 9AM-6PM; Sa 10AM-4PM
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Phone: 202-238-2640, Fax: 202-986-1981
Opened in: 2000 -
Howard University Bookstore Information Updated:0000-00-00
3737 Hickory Ridge Mall Ste. 488
Memphis, TN 38115
Profile Page for: Imagine This! Books Etc.
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Phone: 901-375-4449 Opened in: 2000 -
Imagine This! Books Etc. Information Updated:2012-03-24
1465 Irving Street
Rahway, NJ 07065
Profile Page for: Imoya Treasures, Inc
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Phone: 732-388-4955, Fax: 208-246-7796
Opened in: 2000 -
Imoya Treasures, Inc Information Updated:2012-03-24
426 W. 160th St.
New York, NY 10032
Profile Page for: Jumel Terrace Books
Store Hours: Friday – Sunday 11-6 and by Appointment
Owner/Proprietor: Thometz Kurt
Phone: 212-928-9525 Opened in: 2004 -
Jumel Terrace Books Information Updated:2013-04-28
1308 Thurmond St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Profile Page for: King Solomon's Children's Enterprise
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Phone: 910-723-7706 Opened in: 2000 -
King Solomon's Children's Enterprise Information Updated:2012-03-24
150-154 Ellison Street
Paterson, NJ 07505
Profile Page for: Kujichagulia Book Store
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Phone: 973-278-0919 Opened in: 2000 -
Kujichagulia Book Store Information Updated:2012-03-24
143 E.103rd St.
New York, NY 10029
Profile Page for: La Casa Azul Bookstore
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Owner/Proprietor: Aurora Anaya-Cerda
Phone: 646.413.5251 Opened in: 2012 - Opening Spring 2012
La Casa Azul Bookstore Information Updated:2012-04-03
100-01 Northern Boulevard
Corona, NY 11368
Profile Page for: Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center
Store Hours: Mon 9AM - 8PM, Tues 2PM - 7PM , Wed - Fri 11AM - 7PM , Saturday 10AM - 5:30PM, Sunday Closed
Owner/Proprietor: Executive Director, Andrew P. Jackson
Phone: (718) 651-1100, ext 209, Fax: 718-651-7116
Opened in: 1969 -
Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center Information Updated:2013-04-28
1291 Taylor St. NW
Washington, DC 20542
Profile Page for: Library of Congress, Library
Store Hours: Mo-Sa 8:30AM-4:30PM
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Phone: 202-707-9779 Opened in: 0000 -
Library of Congress, Library Information Updated:2012-03-24
9005 Two Notch Road Suite 4
Columbia, SC 29223
Profile Page for: Literary Sweets, Bookstore and Chocolate Shoppe
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Phone: 803-788-1700 Opened in: 2000 -
Literary Sweets, Bookstore and Chocolate Shoppe Information Updated:2012-03-24
607 Country Club Drive, Unit E
Bensenville, IL 60106
Profile Page for: Lushena Bookstore
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Phone: 630-238-8708, Fax: 630-238-8824
Opened in: 0000 -
Lushena Bookstore Information Updated:2012-03-24
3900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Oakland, CA 94609
Profile Page for: Marcus Books (Oakland)
Store Hours: Hours: Mon - Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sunday Closed
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Phone: 510-652-2344 Opened in: 2000 - Books by and about black people everywhere.
Marcus Books (Oakland) Information Updated:2013-06-14
1712 Fillmore St
San Francisco, CA 94115
Profile Page for: Marcus Books (San Francisco)
Store Hours: Mon - Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sunday Closed
Owner/Proprietor: Julian and Raye Richardson
Phone: (415) 346-4222 Opened in: 1960 -
Marcus Books (San Francisco) Information Updated:2013-06-14
901 G St NW
Washington, DC 20001
Profile Page for: Martin Luther King Library
Store Hours: Mo-Tu 12noon-9PM; We-Sa 9:30AM-5:30PM; Su 1PM-5PM
Owner/Proprietor: Michelle Casto
Phone: 202-727-0321 Opened in: 1972 -
Martin Luther King Library Information Updated:2012-03-24
2703 Curry Drive
Adelphi, MD 20783
Profile Page for: MasterWorks Books
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Phone: 301-422-2168, Fax: 301-422-1289
Opened in: 2000 -
MasterWorks Books Information Updated:2012-03-24
2841 Greenbriar Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30331
Profile Page for: Medu Bookstore, Greenbriar Mall
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Phone: 404-346-3263, Fax: 404-346-0161
Opened in: 1993 -
Medu Bookstore, Greenbriar Mall Information Updated:2012-03-24
333 Naaman's Road
Claymont, DE 19703
Profile Page for: MeJah Books & Crafts, Tri-State Mall
Store Hours: Mo-Sa 10AM-9PM; Su 12noon-5PM
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Phone: 302-793-3424 Opened in: 2000 -
MeJah Books & Crafts, Tri-State Mall Information Updated:2012-03-24
274 N. Goodman St.
Rochester, NY 14607
Profile Page for: Mood Makers Books & Art Gallery Village Gate Square
Store Hours: Mo 11AM-8PM; Tu-We 11AM-6PM; Th 11AM-8PM; Fr 11AM-7PM; Sa 11AM-6PM
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Phone: 585-271-7010, Fax: 585-271-2313
Opened in: 1994 -
Mood Makers Books & Art Gallery Village Gate Square Information Updated:2012-03-24
1388 Abernathy Blvd, SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Profile Page for: Mutana Afrikan Warehouse
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Phone: 404-753-5252 Opened in: 2000 -
Mutana Afrikan Warehouse Information Updated:2012-03-24
8601 Adelphi Rd.
College Park, MD 207345
Profile Page for: National Archives NECA, Library Rm. 2380
Store Hours: Mo, Tu, Sa 9AM-5PM; We, Th, Fr 9AM-9PM
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Phone: 301-837-2000 Opened in: 1996 -
National Archives NECA, Library Rm. 2380 Information Updated:2012-03-24
131-133 South Orange Ave.
South Orange, NJ 07079
Profile Page for: Netu Khisa Books and Gifts
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Phone: 973-761-5669 Opened in: 2000 -
Netu Khisa Books and Gifts Information Updated:2012-03-24
104 W 9th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Profile Page for: Ninth Street Book Shop
Store Hours: Mo-Fr 8:30AM-5PM; Sa 10AM-2PM
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Phone: 302-652-3315 Opened in: 2000 -
Ninth Street Book Shop Information Updated:2012-03-24
4507 Manchester
St. Louis, MO 63110
Profile Page for: Not Just a Bookstore
Store Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:00am - 6:00pm, Sat 10:00am - 5:00pm
Owner/Proprietor: Connie & Richard Cheek
Phone: 314-531-5900 Opened in: 2010 - Multi cultural bookstore located in The Grove neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri
Not Just a Bookstore Information Updated:2012-06-03
2449 Southlake Mall
Morrow, GA 30260
Profile Page for: NuBian Books
Store Hours: Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm, Sun: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Owner/Proprietor: Marcus Williams.
Phone: 678-422-6120 Opened in: 2000 -
NuBian Books Information Updated:2013-04-27
97 Hancock Street
Springfield, MA 01109
Profile Page for: Olive Tree Books-n-Voices
Store Hours: Th-Fr 12noon-6PM; Sa 9:30AM-5PM; Su 1:30PM-5PM
Owner/Proprietor: Zee Johnson
Phone: 413-737-6400, Fax: 413-737-6400
Opened in: 2004 -
Olive Tree Books-n-Voices Information Updated:2012-03-24
6220 B Indian River Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Profile Page for: Positive Vibes
Store Hours: Mon-Thu: 10:10 am - 7:00 pm, Sat:10:10 am - 7:00 pm, Sun: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Owner/Proprietor: A Partnership
Phone: 757-523-1399 Opened in: 1992 - Afrikan Literature, Books Art & Accessories
Positive Vibes Information Updated:2012-03-24
1001 Wright Avenue, Suite C
Little Rock, AR 72206
Profile Page for: Pyramid Art Books & Custom Framing
Store Hours: Mon - Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sat: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Phone: 501-372-5824, Fax: 501-372-7133
Opened in: 0000 -
Pyramid Art Books & Custom Framing Information Updated:2013-04-25
544-2 Gateway Blvd.
Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Profile Page for: Pyramid Books
Store Hours: Mon Closed, Tue - Thurs 11:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Fri - Sat 11:00a.m. to 8:00p.m., Sun Noon to 5:00p.m
Owner/Proprietor: Akbar, Denise & Shaka
Phone: 561-731-4422 Opened in: 1993 - Pyramid Books also specializes in hard-to-find books
Pyramid Books Information Updated:2012-03-30
89-11 Merrick Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11432
Profile Page for: Queens Borough Public Library
Store Hours: Mo, We-Th 10AM-9PM; Tu 1PM-9PM; Fr 10AM-6PM; Sa 10AM-5:30PM; Su 12noon-5PM
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Phone: 718-990-0721 Opened in: 2000 -
Queens Borough Public Library Information Updated:2012-03-24
446 NE Killingsworth Street
Portland, OR 97211
Profile Page for: Reflections Coffee and Bookstore
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Phone: 503-288-2940, Fax: 503-288-9003
Opened in: 2000 -
Reflections Coffee and Bookstore Information Updated:2012-03-24
665 E 600 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Profile Page for: Sam Weller Books
Store Hours: Mo-Sa 10AM-9PM; Su12noon-5PM
Owner/Proprietor: Catherine Weller
Phone: 801-328-2586 Opened in: 1929 -
Sam Weller Books Information Updated:2012-03-24
2714 Georgia Ave.,NW
Washington, DC 20001
Profile Page for: Sankofa Video and Bookstore
Store Hours: Mo-Sa 11AM-8PM; Su 11AM-7PM
Owner/Proprietor: Shirikiana Gerima
Phone: 202-234-4755, Fax: 202-234-5735
Opened in: 1982 -
Sankofa Video and Bookstore Information Updated:2012-03-24
6796 Reistersttown Rd
Baltimore, MD 21215
Profile Page for: Sepia, Sand, & Sable
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Phone: 410-318-8698 Opened in: 2000 -
Sepia, Sand, & Sable Information Updated:2012-03-24
5309 M.L.K. King
Houston, TX 77021
Profile Page for: Shrine of the Black Madonna
Store Hours: Temporarily CLOSED
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Phone: 832-408-1071 Opened in: 1986 - Closed for Restructuring
Shrine of the Black Madonna Information Updated:2012-03-24
13535 Livernois Ave
Detroit, MI 48238
Profile Page for: Shrine of the Black Madonna, Book Store and Cutural Center
Store Hours: Th-Sa 12noon-6PM
Owner/Proprietor: Nkenge Bishop Abi
Phone: 313-491-0777 Opened in: 1978 -
Shrine of the Black Madonna, Book Store and Cutural Center Information Updated:2012-03-24
1942 Amsterdam Avenue (at 156th Street)
New York, NY 10032
Profile Page for: Sister's Uptown Bookstore
Store Hours: Mon - Fri: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm, Sat: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Owner/Proprietor: Janifer P. Wilson
Phone: 212-862-3680, Fax: 212.862.7593
Opened in: 2000 - African-centered, homework help, internet, lectures, sign language classes, spoken word poetry, theatrical productions, yoga
Sister's Uptown Bookstore Information Updated:2013-04-28
20220 S. Avalon Blvd. Suite D
Carson, CA 90746
Profile Page for: Smiley's, The Mecca of Information
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Phone: 310-324-8444 Opened in: 2000 -
Smiley's, The Mecca of Information Information Updated:2012-03-24
607 East Ohio Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Profile Page for: Spirits Embodied
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Phone: 412-322-2223 Opened in: 2000 -
Spirits Embodied Information Updated:2012-03-24
4621 N.E. 23rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73121
Profile Page for: Sweet Spirit Bookstore & Gift Shop
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Phone: 405-427-7521, Fax: 405-424-4122
Opened in: 2000 -
Sweet Spirit Bookstore & Gift Shop Information Updated:2012-03-24
47 E. Robinson St. Ste. 201
Orlando, FL 32801
Profile Page for: Tenaj Books & Gift Gallery
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Phone: 407-999-0108, Fax: 407-999-9958
Opened in: 2000 -
Tenaj Books & Gift Gallery Information Updated:2012-03-24
1324Q Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44112
Profile Page for: The African Book Shelf
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Phone: 216-681-6511 Opened in: 2000 -
The African Book Shelf Information Updated:2012-03-24
2300 Ridgeview St.
Fort Worth, TX 76119
Profile Page for: The Black Bookworm
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Phone: 817-535-0366 Opened in: 2000 -
The Black Bookworm Information Updated:2012-03-24
887 E. Long Street
Columbus, OH 43203
Profile Page for: The Book Suite
Store Hours: Tue-Sat: Noon - 7 pm, Monday Noon - 5pm, Sunday: Closed
Owner/Proprietor: James
Phone: 614-252-4552 Opened in: 0000 -
The Book Suite Information Updated:2012-06-03
1130 Jackson Street
Madison, GA 30650
Profile Page for: The Crowning Seat of Wisdom, Inc.
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Phone: , Fax: 706-342-8662
Opened in: 2000 -
The Crowning Seat of Wisdom, Inc. Information Updated:2012-03-24
6637 Meadowbrook Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76112
Profile Page for: The Dock Bookshop
Store Hours: Mo - Sa 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m,, Su (open for events only)
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 817-457-5700, Fax: 817-423-7756
Opened in: 2008 - The Dock Bookshop is the largest independent, full service, African-American owned bookstore in Texas and the Southwest
The Dock Bookshop Information Updated:2012-03-16
750 S. Halsted St., #M-C048
Chicago, IL 60607
Profile Page for: The Epicenter Bookshop-UIC
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Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 312-413-5540, Fax: 312-413-5526
Opened in: 2000 -
The Epicenter Bookshop-UIC Information Updated:2012-03-24
828 Fourth Ave.
Dallas, TX 75226
Profile Page for: The Pan-African Connection Bookstore
Store Hours: Mon - Sat: 11:00am - 7:00 pm, Sun: 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Owner/Proprietor: Akwete, Adjwoa, Bambata a Tyehimba
Phone: 214-943-8262 Opened in: 1989 - The Best Short Trip to Africa Without Getting on an Airplane
The Pan-African Connection Bookstore Information Updated:2012-04-29
1950 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Profile Page for: The Reader's Choice
Store Hours:
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 414-265-2003, Fax: 414-449-9476
Opened in: 2000 -
The Reader's Choice Information Updated:2012-03-24
515 Malcolm X Blvd
New York, NY 10037-1801
Profile Page for: The Schomburg Center for Research Into Black Culture
Store Hours: Mo - Sa 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Su Closed
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: (212) 491-2206 Opened in: 0000 - Books Located in the Library's Gift Shop
The Schomburg Center for Research Into Black Culture Information Updated:2012-03-11
946 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Profile Page for: The Shrine of the Black Madonna
Store Hours: Su 1:30 - 2:30PM; Tu-Sa 11AM - 7PM
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 678-744-6125 Opened in: 1970 -
The Shrine of the Black Madonna Information Updated:2012-03-24
144 West 125th St.
New York, NY 10027
Profile Page for: The Studio Museum of Harlem
Store Hours: Th 12noon-9PM; Fr 12noon-9PM; Sa 10AM-6PM; Su 12noon-6PM
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 212-864-4500, Fax: 212-864-4800
Opened in: 1968 -
The Studio Museum of Harlem Information Updated:2012-03-24
1701 M.L. King Drive SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
Profile Page for: The Tree of Life Bookstore of Harlem
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Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 404-753-5700, Fax: 404-753-5700
Opened in: 1996 -
The Tree of Life Bookstore of Harlem Information Updated:2012-03-24
21500 Northwestern Highway
Southfield, MI 48075
Profile Page for: The Truth Bookstore
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Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 248-557-4824 Opened in: 2000 - The Best in Afrocentric Books, Clothing, Art and Gifts
The Truth Bookstore Information Updated:2012-04-01
1727 E. 87th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
Profile Page for: The Underground Bookstore
Store Hours:
Owner/Proprietor: Mr. Harris
Phone: 773-768-8869 Opened in: 1995 -
The Underground Bookstore Information Updated:2012-11-13
1439 Leestown Road
Lexington, KY 40511
Profile Page for: The Wild Fig Books
Store Hours: Mon-Thu: 8am - 6pm, Fri-Sat: 8am - 8pm, Sun: 2pm - 6pm
Owner/Proprietor: Ronald Davis & Crystal Wilkinson
Phone: 859-381-8133 Opened in: 2011 - The Wild Fig Bookstore offers quality used books and a few recent new releases
The Wild Fig Books Information Updated:2012-03-26
5508 Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44103
Profile Page for: Timbuktu
Store Hours:
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 216-391-4740 Opened in: 2000 -
Timbuktu Information Updated:2012-03-24
3601 East Ocean View Avenue, Unit C.
Norfolk, VA 23518
Profile Page for: Timbuktu Bookstore
Store Hours: Fri. 11am-7pm, Sat. 11am-7pm, Sun. 11am-7pm
Owner/Proprietor: Brother Ali
Phone: Opened in: 2003 -
Timbuktu Bookstore Information Updated:2012-08-25
3500 East West Highway
Hyattsville, MD 20782
Profile Page for: TLJ Bookstore - Prince George's Plaza
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Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 301.853.0010 Opened in: 2008 - The Literary Joint Bookstore
TLJ Bookstore - Prince George's Plaza Information Updated:2012-05-12
6901 Security Square Boulevard
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
Profile Page for: TLJ Bookstore - Security Square Mall
Store Hours:
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 410.944.1777 Opened in: 2008 - The Literary Joint Bookstore
TLJ Bookstore - Security Square Mall Information Updated:2012-05-12
3383 Donnell Drive
Forestville, MD 20747
Profile Page for: TLJ Bookstore - The Centre at Forestville
Store Hours:
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 301.420.1380 Opened in: 2008 - The Literary Joint Bookstore
TLJ Bookstore - The Centre at Forestville Information Updated:2012-05-12
492 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Profile Page for: True South Bookstore
Store Hours: "Always Open"
Owner/Proprietor: monroe Brown
Phone: 347-425-7330 Opened in: 2007 -
True South Bookstore Information Updated:2012-05-12
337 Woodbridge Center Drive
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
Profile Page for: Tunde Dada House of Africa, Woodbridge Mall
Store Hours:
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 732-636-0878 Opened in: 2000 -
Tunde Dada House of Africa, Woodbridge Mall Information Updated:2012-03-24
1511 E. Livingston Avenue
Columbus, OH 43205
Profile Page for: Ujamaa Book Store
Store Hours: Mo-Sa 11AM-7PM
Owner/Proprietor: Mustafaa Shabazz
Phone: 614-258-4633 Opened in: 1997 - Internet radio; Juneteenth Ohio Festival; Soul Food Music Festival
Ujamaa Book Store Information Updated:2012-03-24
4267 Manchester Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Profile Page for: Ujamaa Maktaba
Store Hours: Tu to Sa from 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM, Su from 12:00 PM to 05:00 PM
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 314-535-3238 Opened in: 1993 - An African-centered bookstore, Ujamaa Maktaba offers diverse titles
Ujamaa Maktaba Information Updated:2012-06-03
2814 35th Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
Profile Page for: Underground Books
Store Hours: Tues-Fri Noon-7:30pm, Sat 10am-7:30pm
Owner/Proprietor: Rose Johnson
Phone: 916-737-3333, Fax: 916-737-7466
Opened in: 0000 -
Underground Books Information Updated:2012-06-03
441 Monroe St
Detroit, MI 48226
Profile Page for: Underground Railroad Reading Station Bookstore & Giftshop
Store Hours: Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 10 am - 3 pm
Owner/Proprietor: Bobbie R. Fowlkes-Davis
Phone: Opened in: 2000 -
Underground Railroad Reading Station Bookstore & Giftshop Information Updated:2013-06-01
28 Old Tpke
Pleasantville, NJ 08232
Profile Page for: Urban Books On Wheels
Store Hours: Mon - Sun, 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: (609) 383-9100 Opened in: 0000 -
Urban Books On Wheels Information Updated:2012-05-30
1206 Southland Mall
Memphis, TN 38116
Profile Page for: Urban Expressions Bookstore
Store Hours: Mon - Sat: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 901-205-9794 Opened in: 0000 - We are the largest African American Owned Bookstore in the Mid-south
Urban Expressions Bookstore Information Updated:2012-06-30
610 New York Avenue
Brookyln, NY 11203
Profile Page for: Yoruba Book Center
Store Hours: Tu - Sa 11am - 6pm
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 718.774.5800 Opened in: 0000 - Largest selection of books, music & religious items for the Yoruba Santeria religion.
Yoruba Book Center Information Updated:2012-04-04
900 North La Brea
Inglewood, CA 90302
Profile Page for: Zahra's Books and Things
Store Hours: Mo-Sa 11AM-7PM; Su 12noon-5PM
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 310-330-1300 Opened in: 2000 -
Zahra's Books and Things Information Updated:2012-03-24
130 W 124th St (btwn Lenox & 7th Aves)
New York, NY 10027
Profile Page for: Zoe Christian Bookstore
Store Hours:
Owner/Proprietor:
Phone: 212-828-2776 Opened in: 0000 -
Zoe Christian Bookstore Information Updated:2012-05-24
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