Norfolk, VA

Herbal Market
DESCRIPTION: Features a wide variety of herbs and spices for the mind, body and spirit
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-9p, Sun 12a-6p
ADDRESS: 333 Waterside Drive in Waterside Marketplace  MAP
PARKING: garage on premises
PHONE: 757-625-9267
WEBSITE: http://theherbalmarkets.com

Self-Improvement Educational Center
DESCRIPTION: Increase your cultural awareness with over 2,500 book titles and it’s a cultural center; owner George Welch opened this den of African American and African literature in 1984; home to numerous author readings
DAYS & HOURS:  Mon-Sat 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 600 West 35th Street   MAP
PARKING: on premises and street
PHONE: 757-623-4910
WEBSITE: coming

Hampton, VA

Distinctive Memories

DESCRIPTION: a wedding and event planning venue owned by Mrytle Martin since 1991; located in downtown near Virginia Air & Space Center and Hampton University

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Wed, Fri 11a-6p, Thu 11a-8p, Sat 11a-4p

ADDRESS: 555-C Settler’s Landing Road  MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 757-728-1555

WEBSITE: http://www.distinctivememories.net

Virginia Beach, VA

African Attractions
DESCRIPTION: One of three in a successful chain of Afrocentric gift shops; this site features prints, wooden sculptures, body oils and more; adds color to the more than 100 shops, stores and eateries of Pembroke Mall plus; the mall is less than 10 miles from the oceanfront and also features an 8-screen cineplex
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-9p, Sun Noon-6p
ADDRESS: Pembroke Mall at 4554 Virginia Beach Blvd  MAP
PARKING on premises
PHONE: 757-557-0535 African Attractions
WEBSITE: http://www.pembrokemall.com

Positive Vibes
DESCRIPTION: A small boutique featuring an African garment line, Black literature, greeting cards, incense, print art, jewelry and small gifts
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-7p, Sun 1p-5p
ADDRESS: 6220 Indian River Road  MAP
PARKING: on premises and street
PHONE: 757-523-1399
WEBSITE: coming