Bookstores in the United States that Specialize in Black Literature
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Shrine of the Black Madonna (Houston)
5309 Martin Luther King Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
Owner/Proprietor: Aminika Covington
Phone: 404-549-8676
Store Hours: Wed - Sat 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Opened: 1975
Notes:
The Shrine Cultural Center & Bookstore is a separate component of the church located next door to our sanctuary building. The Shrine of the Black Madonna is a Christian church rooted in Black Liberation Theology. The Cultural Center has always been known for its solid selection of books dealing with the Pan-African experience. In addition, we offer a good selection of African ceremonial masks, instruments, clothes and wood sculptures. Also, connected to the bookstore is an African Holocaust Museum and the Karamou Gallery (Red Room), used for community events, book signings and lectures.
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Owner/Proprietor: Nkenge Bishop Abi
Phone: 313-491-0777
Store Hours: Fri & Sat 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Opened: 1978
Notes:
As of September 2021, the Bookstore is temporarily closed, but will reopen.
Book Store Website
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Owner/Proprietor: Nailah Nelson, Executive Director
Phone: 832-408-1071
Store Hours: Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Opened: 1986
Notes:
Book Store Website
Our goal is to provide you with accurate information. However, it is possible some of the information here is incorrect. Please send corrections or additions to troy@aalbc.com or the information in the comments section below. Please contact the bookstore directly to confirm any information provided. Shrine of the Black Madonna (Houston)’s information was last updated on, Sep 15, 2019.