Grassrootz Bookstore

Grassrootz Bookstore
Company typeFor Profit
PredecessorArchwood Exchange
Founded2019; 6 years ago (2019) (as Archwood Exchange) in Phoenix, Arizona
FoundersAli Nervis, Tremikus Muhammed
Headquarters1145 E Washington St Suite #200, Phoenix, AZ 85034,
U.S.
ProductsBooks, Apparel

Grassrootz Bookstore (also Grassrootz Books or simply Grassrootz) is a bookstore located in Phoenix near the downtown area. Grassrootz book selection mainly specializes in African-American literature, history, and culture in the United States. Inside the bookstore is a Juice bar and coffee shop inside as well as a collaborative workspace for the community. Grassrootz is Phoenix’s only Black-owned bookstore.[1][2]

History

Grassrootz officially opened On July 4, 2019, the store started in a hallway within the Afri-soul marketplace, originally all the books had were from the founders house. The current building space started renovation in 2019, which spanned over a month but completed to open the same year. Subsequently grassrootz saw a second opening on November the following year due to the COVID-19 pandemic business closures.[3][4][5]

Name

The name "Grassrootz" comes from their mission and efforts to formulate independence and positivity in the Black Phoenix community.

Rentals and Online Orders

Grassrootz has an in-store community library with flexible extensions and the ability to borrow a book for 30 days for only five dollars.[6] They also accept online orders.[7][8]

Notable Guest

On May 17, 2021, Grassrootz Bookstore was visited by Phoenix's vice mayor Carlos Garcia.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Black-owned bookstores want action after influx in business". www.nbcnews.com. NBC News. Associated Press. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  2. ^ "10 BLACK-OWNED BOOKSTORES TO SUPPORT THIS BLACK HISTORY MONTH". www.gosparkpress.com. Sharks Press. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  3. ^ Montgomery, Elizabeth. "It's more than 'just buying a book.' How you can support a Black-owned Phoenix bookstore". www.azcentral.com. AZ Central. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  4. ^ Evans, Jaida. "Grassrootz: More than a bookstore". www.patch.com. Patch. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  5. ^ RUTHERFORD, MADISON. "Shopping: Grassrootz Bookstore". www.phoenixmag.com. Phoenix Mag. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  6. ^ DOUGLAS, JANAY. "7 Black-Owned Bookstores". www.shereads.com. She Reads. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  7. ^ Potter, Lauren. "17 Black-Owned Businesses To Support In Downtown Phoenix". www.dtphx.org. DTPHX. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  8. ^ Parker and Barton, Haillie and Allie. "Invisible Chapters: Writing The Black Community Into The Stories Of Libraries, Bookstores And Publishing". www.fronterasdesk.org. Fronter As Desk. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  9. ^ Phoenix, The City of. "Grassrootz Bookstore | Open Door with Vice Mayor Carlos Garcia". www.phoenix.gov. Retrieved 16 February 2022.