There is no denying that the current political and social situation in the United States is one of great upheaval. As people across the United States and the world participate in Black Lives Matter protests, many are also looking for ways to support black people and pursue self-education in more long-term ways. Learning more about black-owned bookstores is perfectly aligned with this goal, whether you’re protesting regularly or simply looking to expand your perspective on local bookstores.
Now is the perfect time to further your support of black bookstore owners and ensure that you’re reading literature from black authors. From this, the work of being actively anti-racist begins, as our knowledge expands in the ways books have always made room for. Obviously, this process isn’t easy. So, feel free to begin here in your search for local businesses you can support in your state. This list specifically highlights Black-owned businesses that offer online shopping, shipping, and store pick-up due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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California
Connecticut
D.C.
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Illinois
Indiana
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Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Missouri
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New York
Ohio
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