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8 Black-Owned Bookstores to Support Right Now (and Always)

One of the best ways to educate yourself about racial injustice, white privilege and police brutality is to read about it. But let's take it one step further and buy said reading materials from Black-owned bookstores. Though most bookstores around the country are closed because of COVID-19, there are plenty that you can order from online, for delivery or even curbside pickup. Here are eight Black booksellers to shop from right now—and always. (Note that this is an abbreviated list; see more at Publisher's Weekly.)

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1. The Lit. Bar (bronx, Ny)


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