African American bookstore in Atlanta to close after 35 years in business

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A longtime African American bookstore in Atlanta is going to close soon after 35 years in business.

But still, every page in every book means something special for store owner Nia Damali. Each chapter tells the many stories written by African-American authors, with titles of all genres that can be found at Medu Bookstore.

“It’s very special. I’ve spent 35-plus years here. I’ve developed friendships, relationships, and I’ve gotten a lot of support from our customers,” Damali said…

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