Owner, Brother Yoel, is dedicated and passionate about his business and the struggle of the black man, woman, and child. Generous with information and willing to serve the community in any way he can.

This bookstore, and its owner Brother Yoel are the nostalgic bibliophile experience. He had every book I needed, and he is very knowledgeable on a myriad of topics. I appreciated his historic perspective and visionary ideas.

I have been going here for years the owner is very knowledgeable and has had insight on many of the books that I have purchased from this store. I will continue to patronize this business and I recommend this book store to all my friends. The owner has found many out of print books that I needed for research on a multitude of subjects. Great place to browse and have a conversation with other intellectuals.

Was able to get a book ordered and will be shipped to Colorado soon! I’m extremely happy to be able to support them and for the suggestions they gave me. I was only able to get one, but I’m hoping I can order another once I’m done reading this♥️ Great people with great attitudes😊

Knowledge hangs in the air like cigar smoke at this bookstore!

I ORDERED MY BIBLE OVER THE PHONE. IT WAS PROMPTLY TAKEN CARE IF WITH PROFESSIONAL & HONEST CUSTOMER SERVICE.THANK YOU FOR YOUR STANDARDS IN A BUSINESS TO SERVE WITH KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING ALSO.

I can honestly say that I have increased my knowledge and consciousness about truth and concepts about life, politics, spirituality and the Global agenda. The owner - Brother Yoel is very knowledgeable and will challenge your current understanding and then present you with the ultimate question once you walk into his “wisdom center” and that is ...” do you want to continue taking the blue pills and continue in delusion or would you like the red pill of enlightenment?” Yes the ultimate challenge is yours. Either way he has books or knows how to get books to suit your way of thinking or academic pursuit.

Zero customer service. Never greeted. Walked in on a conversation with 2 people that never ended. My husband and I were standing waiting to be helped for at least 10 minutes. I found uncomfortable conversations with a black man bought 5 copies plus a few other books. Did the owner forget the holidays are here and some of us gift books.

25 years...It’s a Hidden Gem in Chicago! This place is truly amazing to be. It’s rare to find great bookstores, let alone a black one. The owner is very knowledgeable on many different subjects and he’s a great resource to find other things you’re looking for outside of the bookstore. If you’re looking for a rare book this place has it or they can find it for you. Truly an amazing place.

Has a large selection of books.

If you are looking for any black history books you can find them there . The owner is very knowledgeable of black history.

Great collection of hard to find African American History.A community commodity for decades.Here is where we were introduced to the book King Leopolds Ghost.Very knowledgeable staff.❤

It was very educational and it had very important information about the african history. We got the book Dark Light so far its been pretty deep and quite impacting. I highly recommend going here if you are black and especially a black female who is into her culture.

This is a wonderfully intimate browsers library. Really enjoyed meeting Karen. She oriented me on the layout of the store. Its great to be around so many contemporary voices! I grow weary of the same old classics. This store represents the unusual and the beautiful. A real gem.

Had all the books that I wanted!? All five books by Dr Claud Anderson!?

Good place. Stop in sometime

This place was stellar. Very cool atmosphere and older selection of books. A cool place to stop by if your a book-lover who is visiting Chicago.

Hated my experience. I was there at 11:00 a.m for the opening of the store. He never showed up! He called a half of an hour later. I told him I was there and the business was closed and he said tell me something I dont know. As long as I have a memory I will never go back.

Love the twelve decoration each person should read each day to start their day.

I love bookstores that have tomes and limited editions and...other great books I will never see on Amazon website.

This place is so so Amazing, everything is wonderful the King that help me out was very nice and friendly, i will be returning soon

Great Bookstore. The owner is very knowledgeable and helpful. This is my favorite stop to make when Im in Chicago.

Afrocentric Book Store with a Charming owner who frequently shares stories about The Black Experience

Ive been getting my oils books and other African needs from this place for years. Love this place.

Great source of knowledge and a jewel in the black community you have to support something a rare as this

Called to ask a question. Guy is smacking in my ear with a mouth filled of food, and was extremely rude. Thanks to this guy, will never step foot or spend a dime in this store.

Best place to start for those who are waking up

An excellent place for skin and hair care needs!

Has everthing to enlighten the mind.

Great Store...

Long standing source of hard to find specialty books.

Mecca

Wealth of Knowledge

Lots of goods in here

Educational

Wonderful