I don’t think that I’ve ever actually read O, the Oprah Magazine, but I recently heard about an issue that featured “17 Black-owned bookstores in America that amplify the best in literature.” It also recommended the favorite bookshops of renowned authors like Tayari Jones, Deshawn Winslow, Jacqueline Woodson, Nicole Dennis-Benn and Kiley Reid.
“While institutionalized racism and police brutality have long been a part of America’s history, millions across the country are now reconciling with and addressing generations of racial inequality,” The article’s author McKenzie Jean-Philippe wrote. “For some, that means taking to the streets in protest. For others, it’s uplifting the cause by supporting Black owned businesses, or seeking education through anti-racist literature. Because of the latter, one industry that’s seen an influx in support and attention are Black-owned bookstores. Many shops across the country are overwhelmed with customers due to the collective push to both ‘buy Black’ and read books written by Black authors.”
I was happy to find that the article featured some of my favorite local Philadelphia bookshops too:
- Al-Furquan Bookstore – Philadelphia, PA
- Amalgam Comics – Philadelphia, PA
- Atomic City Comics – Philadelphia, PA
- Books & Stuff – Philadelphia, PA
- Hakim’s Bookstore – Philadelphia, PA
- Harriet’s Bookshop – Philadelphia, PA
- The Black Reserve – Lansdale, PA
- Uncle Bobbies Cafe and Books – Philadelphia, PA
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