Renee Quarles

If I were to use one word to describe Shades of Afrika that word would be EVOLVING.

Shades of Afrika began with a concept when we noticed that there were too few places that offered affordable Afrikan Art, Afrikan made products, and even fewer book stores. There seemed to be a pressing need to tell our story, establish ourselves in the community,  and provide a positive environment for businesses in our community.

We are dedicated to the betterment of our community, and it's the community that we have seen grow just as we have grown.

Shades of Afrika has evolved from being a small retail store to being a cultural center that hosts a variety of social and educational events, lectures and study groups. Visit our website www.shadesofafrika.com to learn more.