Many Black-owned independent bookstores experienced a surge in sales this past summer after the George Floyd protests ignited more interest in learning about Black history, white supremacy, and systemic racism. Marcus Books is the oldest Black-owned bookstore in the country, serving its community for 60 years and weathering many changes.
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CREDITS:
Producer/editor: Charlotte Buchen Khadra
Camera: Elie Khadra
Consultant: Helena Brantley
With support from: PubWest/The Rittenhouse Committee
Artwork:
Elizabeth Olds
Aaron Douglas
Augusta Savage
Pescador (mural)
UnIdentified Images provided by the Richardson family.
