In celebration of diversity and women in the literary world, here are 13 women of color-owned bookstores to check out on your next road trip. woc poc smallbiz blackownedbusiness womenownedbusiness booklovers
The tragic and senseless killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery—coupled with the rise in Asian-American hate crimes and the literary censorship of voices of color—not only sparked a nationwide outrage, but also unearthed global interest in, and conversations around, diverse books, narratives, and businesses. Today women of color-owned, and operated bookstores have moved to the forefront of narrative change, and are slaying it on the literary frontlines.
SemiColon Bookstore: Chicago, IL Semicolon Is a one-of-a-kind, Black woman-owned bookstore and gallery space that focuses on Black comfort. Owner Dr. Danielle Mullen began her business after a bout with cancer left her unable to work."I want to see little Black babies deciding that they want to own a bookstore of all things. You don't have to rap, sing, act, play basketball; you don't have to do that, you can do whatever you want.
Ever been to a Blk woman owned bookshop w/ a Blk woman playing vibraphone while you browse? We are open today from 12-6 pm, pic.twitter.com/DPZ75i8bUpBirchbark Books: Minneapolis, MN This Indigenous bookstore is owned by Louise Erdrich, the Pulitzer-winning author of The Nightwatchman, and a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. Birchbark is a neighborhood bookstore, fueled by people who believe in good writing, handmade crafts, and the beauty and strength of native culture.
"the love generated by my grandmother who walked me to my first library because she knew Rep. John Lewis and other blacks were denied a library card.Rep. John Lewis, as was my grandmother, was told that libraries were for whites only and she was powerfully determined to see that I got a library card and read every book in that library.
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