MORE “Four Hundred Souls: A Community History of African America” is one recommendation from James Fugate, co-owner of Eso Won Books. Image courtesy of nmaahc.si.edu. Black-owned businesses saw a wave of customers following the murder of George Floyd and the protests sparked by his death. People wanted to put their money where their mouths were by supporting their neighbors of color. A year later, KCRW checks in with James Fugate, co-owner of Eso Won Books in Leimert Park, to see whether that support has held steady. His shop specializes in titles about race and works by Black authors.