Atlanta’s beloved Medu Bookstore, a prominent African American-owned bookstore located in Greenbriar Mall for over 35 years, is closing at the end of March 2026 as owner Nia Damali retires, marking the end of an era for the cultural hub that spotlighted Black authors and served as a community cornerstone. Damali is renowned for her sustained commitment to literacy and promoting knowledge in the Black community.
When Damali left Clark Atlanta University, she believed corporate America would be her next chapter. Instead, she discovered it wasn’t ready for her. So she followed her heart and built a life around what she loved most—the bookstore business.
Now, after 35 years of serving the community as the owner of one of the city’s largest African American–owned bookstores, Damali is closing the doors for the final time…