Black Classics Books & Gifts (1998 - ) is a speciality book store and cultural place located in Mobile, Ala., on the Gulf Coast. The store is proud to serve customers from Pensacola, Fla., to Biloxi, Miss. and points in between along the Gulf Coast, as well as customers from Atlanta, Birmingham and Montgomery and many other cities.
As our name suggests, we specialize in books written by and about Black folks. We also offer fraternity, sorority and Masonic merchandise, as well as Mudcloth, Kuba Cloth, jewelry and other collectibles from Africa. We have beautiful Black figurines, including Angels and Buffalo Soldiers. We also carry Birthday Beauties (from newborn to age 16) and Annie Lee's figurines. We have books by and about President Barack Obama, as well as Obama T-shirts, caps, cloth calendars, wall hangings, throws, totes and a handsome President Obama figurine.
Our inventory includes books for adults and children. The adult sections include Fiction and Non-fiction, Autobiographies and Biographies, History, Poetry, The Black Panthers, Relationships, Business, Black Classics, Cookbooks, an "Alabama" section and more. In our Alabama section, you will find copies of "Like Trees, Walking" by Ravi Howard, 2009 winner of the Ernest T. Gaines Literary Award. Ravi lives near and shops at Black Classics.
Other popular books in this section include:
The Avenue - The Davis Avenue Story by Paulette Davis Harton
Dreams of Africa in Alabama by Sylviane A. Diouf
The Genesis and Exodus of N.O.W. (Neighborhood Organized Workers) by Frederick D. Richardson
Mobile, Alabama's People of Color: A Tricentennial History, 1702-2002 by Shawn A. Bivens
We invite you to visit us anytime (Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and often.
In July 2007, Black Classics Books & Gifts moved to a spacious, more accessible location. Thanks to all of our loyal customers who have visited us at our new home at the corner of Sage Avenue and Emogene Street in the Midtown area. Our sales floor is twice as large as our original location and we now have ample parking and storage space.
Keeping our doors open has certainly been a challenge, as we faced obstacles like 911 and Hurricanes Ivan and Katrina. Thanks to our loyal customers, we have survived.
Please help us spread the word about our new location. We pray that we'll keep all of our customers and gain new ones here.
Sincerely,
Adline C. Clarke
President
Dorothy Pitts & Nandell York
Sales Associates
Black Classics, Books & Gifts
140-B S. Sage Avenue
Mobile, AL 36606
Phone: (251) 476-1060
Fax: (251) 476-4642
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Black Classics specializes in the sale of Black Literature and Africentric collectibles. We have beautiful Black Art tapestries that would look wonderful in your living room, great room or den. We have figurines by Annie Lee, Norman Hughes, Keith Mallet, Keith Stafford and other artists. We also have Black fraternity and sorority items, Masonic and Order of Eastern Star items, and authentic African collectibles, including handwoven mudcloth, handmade beaded and straw baskets, bookmarks and beads. Most of all, we offer Great Customer Service. If you are looking for a friendly smile and unique gifts to purchase, Black Classics, Books and Gifts is definitely the place to vist. We appreciate each and every customer, and we look for forward to your visit. |
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