Houston, TX

 

McQueen’s Custom Tailors
DESCRIPTION: From head to toe, they fit any size to please along with plenty of accessories; unique men’s & women’s shoes, ties, cufflinks, watches, hats, and jewelry for all personal styles

DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sat 11a-7p

ADDRESS: 4402 Almeda Road  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 713-526-2272

WEBSITE: none

 

Reggae Bodega
DESCRIPTION: Gift and music store that's a cool place to hang out for open mic sessions on Fridays most nights
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11:30a-10p

ADDRESS: 4816 Almeda Road  MAP

PARKING: on street
PHONE: 713-942-9535

WEBSITE: coming

 

Melodrama Boutique
DESCRIPTION: Jackie Adams presents an upscale boutique of custom fit garments and coducts specialty shows for women

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-7p

ADDRESS: 5306 Almeda Road  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 713-523-1608

WEBSITE: new URL coming

Black Heritage Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Owner Robbie Lee opened in 1977, she has one of the most complete art galleries in the city; her collections include art by John Biggers, Annie Lee, Charles Bibbs, Brenda Joysmith, Ernie Barnes, Jacob Lawrence, Varnette Honeywood, William Tolliver, Ava Cosey, Elizabeth Catlett, Romare Bearden, Brenda Joysmith and more; you can find just the artistic style to suit your home or office in originals, limited editions, prints, lithographs, dolls, posters, and cards; custom framing performed onsite and handicap accessible

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 10a-6p, Sat 10a-4p

ADDRESS: 5408 Almeda Road  MAP

PARKING: free in the front and back

PHONE: 713-529-7900

WEBSITE: http://moshows.com/bhg.html

Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural Center & Bookstore
DESCRIPTION: Features an amazing display of African and African American arts, Africana books, children’s books Karamu Gallery features a huge collection of original art, crafts, jewelry and gift; while visting the bookstore remember thatthe cultural center contains an emotinally engaging Black Holocaust exhibit and an inspiring Black Inventors exhibit

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11-7p

ADDRESS: 5309 Martin Luther King Blvd  MAP

PARKING: free ion premises

PHONE: 713-645-1071

WEBSITE: http://www.Shrinebookstore.com

 

D & B African Village Arts

DESCRIPTION: This couple has been selling products since the 1970s, tenders one of Houston's largest and most diverse collections of African art pieces and furniture; occasionally offers discounts

DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Sat 11a-7p

ADDRESS: 4808 Almeda Road  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 713-526-3001

WEBSITE: http://www.africanarthouston.com

 

African Art Center
DESCRIPTION:  African art dealer

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri

ADDRESS: 3400 Montrose Blvd  MAP

PARKING: on street
PHONE: 713-807-7112‎

WEBSITE: none

Shepherd & Sheep Christian Bookstore
DESCRIPTION: As many as 1000 books at this Christian bookstore

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 10a-6p, Sat 9:30a–5p

ADDRESS: 2400 Texas Parkway  MAP

PARKING: on premises

PHONE: 281-499-5562

WEBSITE: none

CushCity Store
DESCRIPTION: The brick and mortar version of Cushcity.com; Afrocentric books, hard to find videos, apparel and more

DAYS & HOURS: 10a-6p Mon-Sat

ADDRESS: 13559 Bammel North Houston Road  MAP

PARKING: free on premises

PHONE: 281-444-4265 or 800-340-5454

WEBSITE: http://www.cushcity.com

 

Pyramid Shop
DESCRIPTION: A small store that could almost be a head shop and maybe it is, but don’t let the stop you from visiting; sells hip urban wear, jewelry, purses, incense, body oils and curios

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 3215 Dowling Street

 

Ralph's Bookstore
DESCRIPTION: Sold books, videos; and tickets to Black College Football games

DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED

ADDRESS: 2014 Dowling Street