Grassrootz Bookstore (also Grassrootz Books or simply Grassrootz) is a bookstore located in Phoenix near the downtown area. Grassrootz book selection mainly specializes in African-American literature, history, and culture in the United States. Inside the bookstore is a Juice bar and coffee shop inside as well as a collaborative workspace for the community. Grassrootz is Phoenix’s only Black-owned bookstore.[1][2]
| Type | For Profit |
|---|---|
| Predecessor | Archwood Exchange |
| Founded | 2019 (as Archwood Exchange) in Phoenix, Arizona |
| Founders | Ali Nervis, Tremikus Muhammed |
| Headquarters | 1145 E Washington St Suite #200, Phoenix, AZ 85034, U.S. |
| Products | Books, Apparel |
History
editGrassrootz officially opened On July 4, 2019, the store started in a hallway within the Afri-soul marketplace, originally all the books had were from the founders house. The current building space started renovation in 2019, which spanned over a month but completed to open the same year. Subsequently grassrootz saw a second opening on November the following year due to the COVID-19 pandemic business closures.[3][4][5]
Name
editThe name "Grassrootz" comes from their mission and efforts to formulate independence and positivity in the Black Phoenix community.
Rentals and online orders
editNotable Guest
editOn May 17, 2021, Grassrootz Bookstore was visited by Phoenix's vice mayor Carlos Garcia.[9]
References
edit- ↑ "Black-owned bookstores want action after influx in business". www.nbcnews.com. NBC News. Associated Press. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ "10 BLACK-OWNED BOOKSTORES TO SUPPORT THIS BLACK HISTORY MONTH". www.gosparkpress.com. Sharks Press. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ Montgomery, Elizabeth. "It's more than 'just buying a book.' How you can support a Black-owned Phoenix bookstore". www.azcentral.com. AZ Central. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ Evans, Jaida. "Grassrootz: More than a bookstore". www.patch.com. Patch. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ RUTHERFORD, MADISON. "Shopping: Grassrootz Bookstore". www.phoenixmag.com. Phoenix Mag. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ DOUGLAS, JANAY. "7 Black-Owned Bookstores". www.shereads.com. She Reads. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ Potter, Lauren. "17 Black-Owned Businesses To Support In Downtown Phoenix". www.dtphx.org. DTPHX. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ Parker and Barton, Haillie and Allie. "Invisible Chapters: Writing The Black Community Into The Stories Of Libraries, Bookstores And Publishing". www.fronterasdesk.org. Fronter As Desk. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
- ↑ Phoenix, The City of. "Grassrootz Bookstore | Open Door with Vice Mayor Carlos Garcia". www.phoenix.gov. Retrieved 16 February 2022.