Marva Allen: The Woman Behind Hue-Man Bookstore

After running USI, a multi-million dollar tech firm, Marva Allen retired, moved to Harlem, and wrote two books. She even stopped by a fledging bookstore called Hue-Man to persuade the owners to carry her novels.

Instead of buying her books, Allen became CEO and partner of the company. Under her leadership, Hue-Man has become the must visit place for any writer looking to reach an audience of color.

Allen has also created The Power of One, an organization to encourage Harlemites to continue spending their money in the community. For $1, you can purchase a discount card that is good at many stores and restaurants throughout Harlem.

For more information on Hue Man Bookstore and Café, or the Power of One, please visit: http://www.huemanbookstore.com/ and
http://www.the-powerofone.com/

Story filmed, written, produced and edited by LHRN.

Additional video courtesy of The Power of One

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[PARISDRAKE1245]

Cant wait to visit this store when I get to Harlem in September..... Need a power of one card as well.

[AllThingsHarlem]

@PARISDRAKE1245 We really appreciate your feedback and hope you enjoy your trip to Harlem-- and Hue Man.

allthingsharlem

[proff1999]

Great video, great store!

[AllThingsHarlem]

@proff1999 Thank you for the compliment and for taking time to contact us.

allthingsharlem

[kricketbx]

I LOVE THIS BOOK STORE- IT IS ONE OF THE MAIN REASON'S WHY I CONTINUE TO VISIT HARLEM--- IF IT EVER LEAVES----I'M DONE!!

I REALLY APPRECIATE THE GUESTS- I'M STILL WAITING FOR SISTER SOULJAH TO GET THERE-I KNOW HER VISIT WAS POSTPONED-BUT I'M STILL WAITING!!! LOVE U MISS ALLEN-THANK YOU!!!

[royalreader]

We appreciate Marva Allen, she helped us get our book "Why Do I Have to Think Like a Man? How to Think Like a Lady and Still Get the Man" published. We did a book signing at her store and were in awe at the beauty of her and the store. A must see...