Episode 106: Black Garnet Books opens to the public
As one of the only Black-owned bookstores in the state, this shop offers a selection of books written by people of color.
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As one of the only Black-owned bookstores in the state, this shop offers a selection of books written by people of color.
Ever since Dionne Sims decided to create Minnesota’s only Black-owned bookstore, she has considered what an inclusive, accessible and welcoming business should be.
Dozens of people shopped local to support small businesses in the Twin Cities. Despite progress, inflation and market changes pose new challenges for some employers.
Black Garnet Books, a new Black-owned bookstore on University Avenue in St. Paul, is changing the narrative, carrying books by authors of color who the owner says are often excluded from the realm of literature.
Celebrate the Minnesota’s rich African American culture by supporting these Black-owned businesses, from restaurants and bars to outdoor gear stores and more.