Welcome to Afri-Ware in Oak Park, IL. Part 1 of 2. We carry a full line of African-centered books, gifts and cultural events. Located at 266 W. Lake St.. Visit our website www.afriware.net. Call us at 708-524-8398. Owner Nzingha Nommo is giving the tour.
Last but not least....for those of you Black People who have lived and grown up in and around Chicago, especially in the suburbs you know how hard it is to keep our children culturally grounded and maintain healthy self esteems....bring them with you when you come! Nzingha has a loving nuturing envirnment and provides an example of what Black People can do when we live to a standard of EXCELLENCE!!!!!
Walkswithdignity 2 years ago
The staff are kind, courteous, and knowledgable! Whatever she does not have on the shelf she can get usually within a week or so! And I mean everything from Hair Care to acess to trips to Eygpt! If you are new to the neighborhood or if you have been in Chicago for years ..THIS PLACE IS NOT TO BE MISSED! You can meet everybody from who's who to your favorite authors, historians, anthropologists, spiritualist, and connect to a thriving network of everybody for everything you need!
Walkswithdignity 2 years ago
Aight yall to say that this is a cool place would be the understatement of the century LOL!! Not only is this a bookstore but it is a cultural mecca! Over the last few years my daughter and I have attended countless events, lectures, drum circles, book club, parties, Kwanza, Black History Month celebrations, tutoring services and have networked beyond beliefe. She has everything for sucessful and Healthy Black Living! Cont...
Walkswithdignity 2 years ago
My favorite bookstore. Great art, books, music, and pleasant fragrances in the air. The bottle of juice she mentions is very refreshing too.
KineticLeather 2 years ago