Durham, NC

The KNOW Book Store
DESCRIPTION: Bruce Bridges opened the bookstore in 1982; African American books collections from writers like Zora Neale Hurston, Alice Walker, Terry McMillan, Toni Morrison, Langston Hughes, Paul Lawrence Dunbar and Countee Cullen, records, magazines, tapes, cards, jewelry and a notable 1960s-80s R&B album collection; author readings at the store are frequent

DAYS & HOURS: Live Jazz Fridays 8p-10:30p, regular hours Mon-Sat 10:30a-9p

ADDRESS: 2520 Fayetteville Street  MAP

PHONE: 919-682-7223

WEBSITE:

North Carolina Central University Bookstore
DESCRIPTION: Africana studies books as well as non-academic books; Black College and Afrocentric souvenirs

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 8 a-5p

ADDRESS: 1801 Fayetteville Street  MAP

PHONE: 919-560-6445
WEBSITE: Link

Artful Greetings
DESCRIPTION: A colorful gallery of prints, original artworks and greeting cards

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 11a-4p

ADDRESS: 2104 Riddle Road  MAP

PHONE: 919-598-7599

WEBSITE: http://www.artfulgreetings.com

Elite Stylz
DESCRIPTION: Hip-Hop and theme shirts, digital and name belts, colored and engraved dog tags, hats, accessories and the Don Bling Street Collection

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 1058 West Club Blvd in Northgate Mall

PHONE: 919-416-9890

WEBSITE: http://www.elitestylz.com

Sankofa Fine Art
DESCRIPTION: A fine art gallery and frame shop that also features Black figurines and collectibles

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 4900 North Carolina Highway 55

PHONE: 919-361-9813
 
Zola Craft Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Handcrafted jewelry, furniture, pottery and garden art are just some of the highlights here

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Wed & Sat 10a-6p, Thu-Fri 10a-8p; Sun Noon-5p

ADDRESS: 626 B Ninth Street  MAP

PHONE: 919-286-5112

WEBSITE: http://www.zolacraftgallery.com

Raleigh, NC

Blacknificent Books & More
DESCRIPTION: Opened 1994 the store has over 2,000 Africana history, psychology and children’s books; the cultural center is a haven for celebrity author readings and lectures; the center hosts a stirring series of African dance and drum classes, poetry & jazz nights, sister circles and brother circles

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 12p-7p; Sat 12-7:30p

ADDRESS: 2011 Poole Road  MAP

PHONE: 919-250-9110

WEBSITE: http://www.blacknificent.com

Cary, NC

Vanya’s Arts & Accessories
DESCRIPTION: Opened 1986, this gallery carries thousands of open edition and limited edition prints, sculptures as well as original graphics, seriographs and etchings

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Tu & Thu-Fri 4:30a-6p; Sat 10a-4p; but hours change a lot

ADDRESS: 502 East Chatham Street  MAP

PHONE: 919-469-5512 

WEBSITE: http://www.vanyasarts.com