Black Owned Online Bookstores That You Should Know

As social distancing measures keep people home, independent Black owned bookstores are among the many small businesses impacted by government-mandated shutdowns.

However, there are several Black owned online bookstores that would love to provide you with some literature to get you through your stay indoors.

Sistah Scifi

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All hail Zélie!! #sistahscifi #blackscifi #blackLIT #afrofuturism

A post shared by Sistah SciFi (@sistahscifi) on Apr 17, 2019 at 1:23am PDT

Uncle Bobbies

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Now is definitely the time to tackle a book like this ‼️📚🤓 @phillynow #UncleBobbies #WeStillHere

A post shared by Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee & Books (@unclebobbies) on Mar 29, 2020 at 9:14am PDT

Mahogany Books

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Visiting Martin Luther King Jr. during the Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott, journalist William Worthy almost sat on a loaded pistol. "Just for self-defense," King assured him. It was not the only weapon King kept for such a purpose; one of his advisors remembered the reverend’s Montgomery, Alabama, home as "an arsenal." Like King, many ostensibly "nonviolent" civil rights activists embraced their constitutional right to self-protection—yet this crucial dimension of the Afro-American freedom struggle has been long ignored by history. . . In This Nonviolent Stuff’ll Get You Killed, Charles E. Cobb Jr. recovers this history, describing the vital role that armed self-defense has played in the survival and liberation of black communities. Drawing on his experiences in the civil rights movement and giving voice to its participants, Cobb lays bare the paradoxical relationship between the nonviolent civil rights struggle and the long history and importance of African Americans taking up arms to defend themselves against white supremacist violence. . . . #mahoganybooks #blackbooksmatter

A post shared by MahoganyBooks (@mahoganybooks) on Mar 22, 2020 at 9:12pm PDT

Eso Won Books

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EsoWon is so happy to bring you information about great events in Leimert Park. We've done it for years and will continue to do so. This exhibit is going to be a raw stunner and Art + Practice is to be commended for presenting it. Come down to Leimert Park today to celebrate the opening of “Slavery, the Prison Industrial Complex” with artists Keith Calhoun and Chandra McCormick. A+P will be there from 2 pm to 5 pm at 3401 W. 43rd Place. Admission is free! @artandpractice @fristartmuseum @esowonbooks #ArtandPractice #FristArtMuseum #Slavery #PrisonIndustrialComplex #KeithCalhoun #ChandraMcCormick #LouisianaMedley #EsoWonBooks

A post shared by EsoWon Books (@esowonbooks) on Sep 22, 2018 at 10:31am PDT

Harriet’s Bookshop

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[[OUR FIRST GIVEAWAY 🔈🔈]] Hey y’all! We are giving away 2 free copies of the new #nkjemisin book #thecitywebecame. Nothing like a book buddy, right? Tag one person from your home city, follow our page, and automatically enter both you & your #bookbuddy to win. Winners will be announced at midnight. Thank you @satyanelms for this photo and the inspiration for #bookbuddies. #Repost 5. book mail has always, will always be one of my favorite things *** thanks to my baby sister @caryn_elisabeth for sending me something to read ❤️ *** #dailyten #observations #noticings #intentionalliving #bookmail #bestmail #nkjemisin #thecitywebecame #speculativefiction #afrofuturism #fantasy #blackgirlmagic #wellreadblackgirl #bookishandproud

A post shared by Harrietts Bookshop (@harrietts_bookshop) on Mar 26, 2020 at 11:20am PDT

The Lit Bar

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Brave and Kind Books

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Some of our favorites restocked and up in the webshop!

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DTR 360 Books

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#Africa: Mother of Western Civilization is one of Dr. Yosef ben-Jochannan best work, he corrects the myth about inferiority and shows ancient civilizations in Alkebu-lan (#Afrika) of Nile Valley, #Kimit (#Kemet), #Ethiopia, #Zimbabwe, and #Nubia and so much #moor. • • • For full details check out DTR 360 Books website .. link in bio. @dtr360books ——————————————————————– ➡ CHECK OUT MY WEBSITE FOR MOOR BOOKS AND HATS www.DTR360BOOKS.com LINK IS IN MY BIO ⬅ –#BlackLiterature #BlackBusinesses #WeBuyBlack #DTR360Books #Alkebulan #MentalSlavery #LoveThySelf #KnowThySelf #BlackCommunity #spiritual #BlackLove #BlackRelationships #Manhood #KnowThySelf #DrBen #JohnHenrikClarke #DrJohnHenrikClarke #ILoveBlackWomen #BlackWomanIsGod #Wombmen #BlackIsBeautiful #Melanin

A post shared by DTR360BOOKS (@dtr360books_) on May 31, 2020 at 6:50pm PDT

Key Bookstore

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GRAB a new BOOK for the summer ☀️ * * Find @anthonytbrowder book: 📙🗝 Nile Valley Contributions to Civilization at Keybookstore.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ALL PIX TAKEN AT THE KEY BOOKSTORE WILL BE POSTED TO KEYBOOKSTORE.COM •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Make sure you make a profile to find yours! >>>>Where did you join the Key Bookstore Experience?<<<<<<<<<

A post shared by Keybookstore.com (@keybookstore) on Mar 11, 2020 at 9:18am PDT

Semicolon Bookstore

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One thing we miss right now is hanging out with you in the store. 😩⁣ ⁣ The good news is that you can bring the store to you! 📚❤️ Just hit the the link in our bio to order some of your favorite books + we’ll ship it to you in two days. 🏘🚚📚⁣ ⁣ Take care, #StayHome + we’ll see you back in the store soon. 🙏🏽⁣ ⁣ Sending you love + light 💫

A post shared by Semicolon Bookstore (@semicolonchi) on Mar 24, 2020 at 9:19am PDT

Hakim’s Bookstore

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Don't be weighed down by a "ball of confusion" as emotions during a time when racism being filmed is at an all time high 🤔. A well rounded library could be just what's needed instead of these screens that keep poking at the trauma. We at thee #HomeOfBlackBooks agree with this reader, that these 📚 are a well rounded foundation. Especially for the f***ery called America 2020. Visit www.HakimsBookstore.com to start or add to your collection. #LeadersAreReaders #booksworthreading #ShiftTheCulture #PreserveTheEssence #accountabilty #AllPowerToThePeople #justiceforgeorgefloyd #BlackHistoryEveryday #Ourstory #knowledgeofself #selfeducation #selfdetermination #selfmastery #alonetogether

A post shared by Hakim's BookStore (@hakimsbookstore) on May 30, 2020 at 11:19am PDT

Ashay By The Bay

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I met Dr. Bettina Love at the AAREA Conference in February. She is the author of the book, “We Want To Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and The Pursuit Of Educational Freedom Buy her book . For educators she is the real deal. https://ashaybythebay.com/collections/adult-conscious/products/we-want-to-do-more-than-survive-ab

A post shared by Ashay By The Bay (@ashaybythebay) on Mar 18, 2020 at 1:36am PDT

AfriWare Books

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"On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker" and "Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker (Media Tie-In)" are both available for order at afriwarebooks.com. #WomensHistoryMonth #MadamCJWalker #OnHerOwnGround #SelfMade #Afriware

A post shared by Nzingha Nommo (@afriwarebooks) on Mar 23, 2020 at 1:22pm PDT

Source Booksellers

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“Countless billions have been made from the portrayal of Black males as Boogeymen. The Man-Not is a heavy work, but the general reader will find its arguments well worth the time and effort.” wrote Ishmael Reed ✊🏽#justiceforgeorgefloyd #nonfiction #philosophyhelps

A post shared by Source Booksellers (@sourcebooksellers) on May 30, 2020 at 2:31pm PDT

-Tony O. Lawson

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