Bookstores in the United States that Specialize in Black Literature

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Source of Knowledge
867 Broad St
Newark, NJ 07102

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Owner/Proprietor: Dexter George
Phone: (973) 824-2556
Store Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Opened: 1992
Notes:
African-Caribbean family owned bookstore, selling books written and about people of African decent. We carry a huge selection of fiction, nonfiction and children’s books, African art, drums, and Shona stones. Our building contains a community center for yoga, lectures, movies, parties, and rental.

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