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Saturday, July 11th , 2009 at 7p.m.
Evening Dialogue and Book Signing with Nana Camille Yarbrough
Afri-Ware Inc. invites you to attend an evening dialogue and book signing with Chicago born author and esteemed elder Nana Camille Yarbrough on Saturday, July 11th , 2009 at 7p.m. at Afri-Ware, 266 W. Lake St., Oak Park, IL. This year, 2009 observes the 30th anniversary of the release of Ms. Yarbrough’s seminal book Cornrows, a publication that highlights the importance of the African American family. The author is a much honored person and is a well-accomplished writer and performance poet. In addition to Cornrows, Ms Yarbrough has written and published three other books for African American Children namely: Tamika and the Wisdom Ring, and Shimmershine Queen (see also www.ancestorhouse.net). As a result of Ms. Yarborough’s advocacy for familes and children, she has been recognized by many intuitions and communities across the US. Most recently she was an honoree at Medger Evers College Brooklyn. Afri-Ware has served the community for over 16 years , thirteen of which are in the Oak Park community, and has become an institution valued for it’s positive contribution to the community. Afri-Ware is very proud to be hosting a signing with Ms. Yarborough. As as a result, we are launching a special children’s program entitled Donate a book to a Child Program TM. This program involves asking members of the community to promote reading by purchasing and donating a book(s) to individual children, institutions and schools. The launch of this program represents Afri-Ware’s tribute to the lasting legacy of CAMILLE YARBOUROUGH while also promoting reading and literacy as a necessary part of children’s lives. It’s against this background that we invite you as a special guest to be part of this historic event. We look forward to hearing from you and hope that you make every attempt to attend, for more information or to R.S.V.P please call Afri-Ware at 708-524-8398.
Nzingha Nommo Inner Light Radio Interview. Please click to activate. Launch in external player

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SPECIAL THANKS FOR SUPPORT OF AFRI-WARE FUND RAISER!!!

The community has been ABSOLUTELY phenomenal in supporting Afri-Ware for our April 25th fundraiser held at WVON radio station!! The music, conversation and ambiance were filled with LOVE and HAPPINESS!!! I give thanks for your well wishes, kind remarks, compliments, encouragement and financial contributions. Your outpouring and testimonials have been re-invigorating and touching. All things are truly possible with the community's support!! You also got very creative as well in how you showed that support and I am so appreciative for this. The community is filled with a wealth of resources and what an honor it has been to be the recipient of this. Afri-Ware moves, grows and is sustained because of your continued encouragement and love. Accomplishments include: We have succeeded in raising awareness about the state of Black bookstores to the point where some have even started asking authors the critical question of whether they've done a booksigning at a Black-owned bookstore. Others are now asking whether their book clubs can order thru a Black-owned bookstore. We have also reconnected with many on our email list by activating a phone bank to regularly share this vital information; for there were many we called that did not know that 5 bookstores had closed in 3 years. An updated list of Black-owned bookstores will remain on our website so those in the Chicago-area can more easily locate us. We have reached about 1/3 of our financial goals. We will build upon all of these accomplishments while continuing to devise creative ways to make sure that our events/activities are designed to equally give access to the maximum number of people while easing the financial expenses on the bookstore. We welcome your ideas and feedback as we further settle into this balanced way of doing business. Maintaining a viable business requires a consistent flow of new ideas to fuel its evolution and best reflect the needs of the community. We highly value and respect your input. SPECIAL THANKS to CLIFF KELLEY (WVON / www.wvon.com ), HERB KENT(V103/ www.coolgentninelives.com ), D'ERANIA (jazz band / www.d-erania.com ), TASTE OF TEMPTATION (catering - call store for info), and Blue Delta H2O (alkaline water) for your generous magnanimous gifts; you truly epitomize the Black-on-Black LOVE ideal. If you were unable to attend this exciting event, you may still make (non-tax deductible) donations at Afri-Ware by calling 708-524-8398 or email to afriware@aol.com. Again, many many many thanks for all your contributions. You are the greatest!!

Afri-Ware, 266 W. Lake St., Oak Park, 708-524-8398.

PURCHASE FUND RAISER TICKET USING PAYPAL (the event has already taken place, but you can still buy tickets as a donation). You can also call Afri-Ware.

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Once Upon a Time When We Were Colored A must see Black Classic
(article originally appeared in Stumped at the Video Store May 1998)

An Urgent Appeal from A Black Bookstore Owner

by Nzingha Nommo

TOP 10 BOOKS RECOMMENDED FOR BLACK FOLKS Visit our website WWW.AFRIWARE.NET to view our "TOP 10 BOOKS RECOMMENDED FOR BLACK FOLKS" list. Build your library for the generations to come with these classic MUST READS. We also have a complete 1 page list of books available on our website for your longterm use. Books that give honor to our ancestral legacies, give insight into our cultural responsibility, and, reflect the gifts given to the world, make reading a healing and liberating tonic for the mind. Please feel free to ask our friendly staff about a synopsis of the books to assist in making your decision.