Bookstores in the United States that Specialize in Black Literature
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The Underground Bookstore
1727 E. 87th Street
Chicago, IL 60617
Owner/Proprietor: Yoel Ahmechshadye
Phone: 773-768-8869
Store Hours: Mon - Sat 11:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Opened: 1992
Notes:
How one Black-owned bookstore has navigated business since 2020 (WBEZ, Feb 19, 2025)
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