N.C. Black-owned children’s bookstore truimphs, set to reopen after acts of intimidation

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Victoria Scott-Miller, owner of Liberation Station Bookstore, is charting a bold path forward after threats forced her to close her original location in 2024.

Liberation Station Bookstore reopening: triumphs after threats

Now, she’s working to reopen the nation’s first Black children’s bookstore in time for Juneteenth 2026. This time within a newly envisioned hub for Black-owned businesses in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The new space, Scott-Miller says, will be more than retail. “It will be a sanctuary where Black children are seen, affirmed, and safe to explore who they are through story.”

About Liberation Station Bookstore

Liberation Station Bookstore has long been a cultural cornerstone, championing inclusive literature and safe spaces for families of color…

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