Atlanta, GA

Sweet Auburn Curb Market
DESCRIPTION: This facility opened in 1918 as a seasonal open-air municipal market to serve the Black community; in 1994 this market underwent a massive renovation and rename just before President Clinton visited; this popular market offers farm fresh fruit and vegetables and a fantastic bakery; parking available
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 8a-6p, Fri-Sat 8a-7p
ADDRESS: 209 Edgewood Ave  MAP
PARKING: on premises and street
TRANSIT: Georgia State MARTA Station, walk 4 blocks north
PHONE: 404-659-1665
WEBSITE: http://www.sweetauburncurbmarket.com

African Pride
DESCRIPTION: This longtime boutique in Underground Atlanta is your source for all types of traditional African art and crafts
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sun 10a-9p
ADDRESS: 88 Lower Alabama Street in the Underground  MAP
PARKING: garage on premises
TRANSIT: Five Points MARTA Station
PHONE: 404-523-6520
WEBSITE: coming

Wish
DESCRIPTION: Purchase Urban gear while the DJ plays Hip-Hop and House music
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-8p, Fri-Sat 11a-9p, Sun 1p-7p
ADDRESS: 447 Moreland Ave, NE  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: Inman Park MARTA Station, walk 2 blocks east on DeKalb Ave, 3 blocks north on Moreland Ave
PHONE:  404-880-0402
WEBSITE: http://www.wishatl.com

Controversy
DESCRIPTION: A savvy chic women's boutique; they have the ultra feminine pink walls
ADDRESS: 230 Auburn Avenue  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: Inman Park MARTA Station, walk 2 blocks east on DeKalb Ave, 3 blocks north on Moreland Ave
PHONE: 404-880-9088
WEBSITE: http://www.ilovecontroversy.com

Kareem's Book Store
DESCRIPTION: a bookstore for and about the African Diaspora
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat Noon-8p, Sun Noon-6p
ADDRESS: 842 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: Ashby MARTA Station, walk 1 block south on Joseph Lowery Blvd, 2 blocks east on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
PHONE: 404-758-0040
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Grass Roots Institute
DESCRIPTION: A non-profit venue for young people of culturally diverse backgrounds ages 6-14 to express their creativity through the arts and culture; programming includes teaching etiquette, health awareness, nutrition, goal setting, and non-traditional trades; the gift shop features handmade tree houses, European Soaps, Massage Oil, Dolls, Paintings and Books
DAYS & HOURS: Thu-Sun 11a-7p, and by appt
ADDRESS: 5691 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NE, Unit E  MAP
PARKING: on premises and on street
TRANSIT: King Memorial MARTA Station, walk 1 block east on Decatur Street, 5 blocks north on Jackson Street
PHONE: 404-372-7199
WEBSITE: http://www.grassrootsinst.net

P. Valentine Boutique
DESCRIPTION: Ladies boutique that sells funky jeans and apparel for women; owned by Tracy Valentine and Sherlita Patton, wife of Big Boi of the group Outkast; both ladies are graduates of Clark Atlanta University
DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED
ADDRESS: 572 Edgewood Ave, Suite 117  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: King Memorial MARTA Station
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Clay's Gallery
DESCRIPTION: a fun "ARTmosphere" of background music and original and Giclee art pieces for seasoned or new shoppers alike; the roster of artists works comes from Atlanta, California, New York, Maryland, Ohio, Europe, and the Ukraine
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri Noon-6p, Sat 11a-5p
ADDRESS: 572 Edgewood Ave, Suite 118  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: King Memorial MARTA Station, walk 4 blocks east on Decatur Street, 2 blocks north on Bradley Street
PHONE: 404-524-1155
WEBSITE: http://www.claysgallery.com

Purple Door Salon
DESCRIPTION: owners Dwight Eubanks (of Real Housewives of Atlanta) and Jamell McDowell
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat by appt
ADDRESS: 321 Edgewood Ave  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: King Memorial MARTA Station, walk 4 blocks east on Decatur Street, 2 blocks north on Bradley Street
PHONE: 404-222-9553
WEBSITE: http://www.purpledoorsalon.com

Shrine of Black Madonna Bookstore & Cultural Center
DESCRIPTION: Huge collection of Afrocentric books; rare exhibit of Black Holocaust; prints, jewelry, garments, Karamu Gallery for original art
DAYS & HOURS: Mon 3p-7p, Tue-Sat 11a-7p, Sun 1:45p-3p
ADDRESS: 946 Ralph Abernathy Blvd  MAP
PARKING: on premises behind the church
TRANSIT: West End MARTA Station, walk 2 blocks north on Lee Street, 3 blocks west on Ralph Abernathy Blvd
PHONE: 404-752-6125
WEBSITE: http://www.shrinebookstore.com

Gems of Africa Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Owner Keith Washington proudly presents a wide variety of fine art, sculpture, pottery and glass from the Motherland; the mask collection is exceptional
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 12a-7p & Sun 12a-5p
ADDRESS: 630 North Highland Ave  MAP
PARKING: on street and nearby lots
TRANSIT: MARTA bus
PHONE: 404-876-8200
WEBSITE: http://www.gemsofafricagallery.com

Ooh La La Fashion Boutique
DESCRIPTION: Open since 2002, effervescent owner Ronni McBride features European fashions for less at 30%-40% below retail; this boutique promotes upcoming designers, so its has a lot of original fashions on display
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Wed 12-7, Thu-Sat 11-8, Sun 12-7
ADDRESS: 626 North Highland Ave  MAP
PARKING: on street and nearby lots
TRANSIT: MARTA bus
PHONE: 404-872-9700
WEBSITE: http://www.oohlalafashionboutique.com

Lanik Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Features African American print art and gifts; there’s an eclectic café next door
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 12p-6p
ADDRESS: 2298 Cascade Road  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: MARTA bus
PHONE: 404-758-5040
WEBSITE: http://lanikgallery.com

Greenbriar Mall
DESCRIPTION: Several Black-owned stores worth visiting, but the roster changes yearly
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-9p, Sun Noon-6p
ADDRESS: 2841 Greenbriar Parkway SW  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: MARTA bus
PHONE: Mall info 404-344-6611
WEBSITE: http://www.shopgreenbriar.com

Hapeville, GA

Nature's Own Herb Shop
DESCRIPTION: A wide range of Vitamins and minerals supplements; Men's Action Pack includes Yohimbe male sexual performance enhancer and Saw Palmetto Extract for prostate health; other nutrients available for menopause and PMS
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-9p, Sun Noon-6p
ADDRESS: 628 South Central Ave  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: MARTA bus
PHONE: 404-209-1969
WEBSITE: http://www.naturesownherbshop.net

South DeKalb County, GA

The Gallery at South DeKalb
DESCRIPTION: A number of Afrocentric stores and kiosks dot this mall in a burgeoning middle-class area; a notable store is Christian World Sports Wear
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-9p, Sun 12:30p-6:30p
ADDRESS: 2801 Candler Road  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: MARTA bus
PHONE: 404-241-2431
WEBSITE: http://www.southdekalbmall.com

Smryna, GA

The Wine Cellars
DESCRIPTION: This merchant carries a wide range of upscale wines to satisfy vino lovers far and wide
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 10a-8p, Fri & Sat 10a-10p
ADDRESS: 1295 West Spring Street, Suite 100  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: Arts Center MARTA Station is 1 block east
PHONE: 770-437-1753
WEBSITE: http://winecellarsonline.com

Union City, GA

Natasha's
DESCRIPTION: Fine evening wear by notable designers for sizes 4 through 34; shoes, fur-trimmed gloves and specialty handbags round out the offerings
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-9p, Sun Noon-6p
ADDRESS: 500 Shannon Square near Southpark Mall  MAP
PARKING: on premises
TRANSIT: MARTA bus
PHONE: 770-964-0444
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Decatur, GA

Gallery Bistro
DESCRIPTION: Black art gallery & nightclub; the baby grand piano signals that the atmosphere is elegant; the club offers a Steppers Sets & free Step lessons on Thursdays, Comedy Night on Sundays
DAYS & HOURS: daily 6p-until
ADDRESS: 4225 Snapfinger Woods Road  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: MARTA bus
PHONE: 404-284-4300
WEBSITE: http://www.gallery-bistro.com