Marcus Books in Oakland, California a Necessary Community Relic
- Written by Ruth J. Morrison
- Published in Authors
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A mural on the side of Marcus Books in Oakland, California
VIDEO: Marcus Books, an independent bookstore in Oakland California, is a necessary community institution
After attending the Sacramento Black Book Fair in Sacramento, California, Troy Johnson, CEO, and Webmaster, AALBC.com, took a trip to Oakland, California to visit Marcus Books, an independent bookstore serving the African-American community in Oakland, California.
In this video, Troy talked about his visit to Marcus Books and why independent physical bookstores are important.
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