Black-owned bookstores in Philly to show love to

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Written By Simone Partridge

Black-owned bookstores are much more than a place to get books. They're gathering spaces, debate rooms, sanctuaries of laughter, curiosity, and joy. They offer a moment to be seen and see others. And in the eyes of our youngest readers, they're are pure magic.

Here in Philly, Black-owned bookstores have a strong legacy and trailblazing future. In fact, 25% of Philly's indie bookstores are Black-owned (seriously, we counted). A number worth celebrating considering they make up just 6% nationally.

So, show some love to these community gems by buying your next book at one of the stores below, liking them on social media, or just stopping by to say hi. Book lovers are always welcome.

Al-Furqan Bookstore & Bazaar
makehajj.com
4816 N Broad St Philadelphia, PA 19141
215-457-8006
alfurqan@aol.com
Faceboook

American Grammar
american-grammar.com
2046 N Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
Instagram

Atomic Comics
atomiccomics.com
638 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-625-9613
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Bailey Street Books
517 N. Bailey St. Philadelphia, PA 19121
Instagram

Black and Nobel
blackandnobel.com
411 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19147
215-965-1559
blackandnobelevents@gmail.com
Facebook | Instagram

Books & Stuff
booksandstuff.info
215- 844-0844
lynn@booksandstuff.info
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Hakim's Bookstore & Gift Shop
hakimsbookstore.com
210 S 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
215-474-9495
info@HakimsBookstore.com
Facebook | Instagram

Harriett's Bookshop
harriettsbookshop.com
258 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
267-2412617
info@harriettsbookshop.com
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Kareemah's Urban Books
kareemahsurbanbooks.com
2200 S 22nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145
267-242-0740
mathis.kareemah@yahoo.com
Facebook | Instagram

Miscellanea Libri
454 E Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
267-253-2539

Multiverse
multiversephilly.com
8026 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
215-896-1073
hello@multiversephilly.com
Instagram

Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books
unclebobbies.com
5445 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-403-7058
info@unclebobbies.com
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

 
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