Oldest Black-Owned Bookstore in the Country Founded 60 Years Ago is Still Thriving

Marcus Books, based in Oakland, California, is known as the nation’s oldest Black-owned bookstore. Founded by the Richardson family in the 1960s, the establishment is still going strong. It is still very relevant in the publishing world, allowing Black history and creativity to be recognized and preserved. Dr. Julian Richardson and his wife, Dr. Raye…