Who Closed the Book? The Disappearance of Black Bookstores in America

November 25, 2025 01:10:41
Who Closed the Book? The Disappearance of Black Bookstores in America
The LifeStrong Project
Who Closed the Book? The Disappearance of Black Bookstores in America

Nov 25 2025 | 01:10:41

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AyeCee

Show Notes

Black bookstores were once the heartbeat of our communities—spaces of knowledge, culture, resistance, and liberation. In this episode of The Lifestrong Project, we sit down with the filmmakers behind the upcoming documentary “They Said Niggas Don’t Read: The Rise & Fall of Black Bookstores.” Together, we break down: ✔️ How Black bookstores shaped political thought & cultural identity ✔️ Why these spaces were systematically removed across the U.S. ✔️ COINTELPRO’s role in targeting Black intellectual hubs ✔️ The legacy these stores left behind—and why their story matters now more than ever If you care about culture, truth, and preserving our history… this is the episode you need to hear. Listen, subscribe, and share. Let’s keep the legacy alive. 

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