Texas has roughly 300 independent and chain bookstores. Five are Black-owned with the largest one in all of the southwest found in Fort Worth.
For Donya Craddock,"It was a no brainer for us to say, we need to start at who we are. We are Africa-American. Our stories need to be told."
The books inform, inspire, teach and entertain. Name the category - heritage, history, nonfiction, fiction, recipes, romance, science fiction, self-help - and the Craddocks either have it or can get it.Of special pride is the award-winning western section and the impressive collection of children's books.
"Representaion is so crucial in building strong individuals. Know yourself. Know your contributions. You can build a strong individual who contributes to society," agreed Donya Craddock.
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