DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-6p; Fri-Sat 11a-7p, Sun 10a-5p

ADDRESS: 427 Water Street  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 510-444-6906

WEBSITE: http://www.karibugifts.com

Marcus Books
DESCRIPTION: Co-owned and managed by Blanche Richardson; featuring more than 12,000 titles, it has the largest Afrocentric book collection in the Bay Area; the best thing about this haven for book lovers, is its frequent book signings – practically every Black author of note comes here

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-6p, Sun 11a-4p, open longer during book signings

ADDRESS: 3900 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 510-652-2344

WEBSITE: http://www.marcusbookstores.com

Samuel's Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Samuel Fredericks established his gallery in 1983 and acquired the largest collection of fine African American artwork, limited prints and posters in Northern California

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 1p-4:30p, Sat Noon-6p

ADDRESS: 918 West 18th Street  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 510-452-2059

WEBSITE: http://www.samuelsgallery.com

Africa By The Bay
DESCRIPTION: Large selection of custom designed traditional and contemporary West African clothing, fabrics and accessories

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 9:30a-7p, Sun Noon-5p

ADDRESS: 3840 MacArthur Blvd  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 510-763-8000

WEBSITE: http://www.africabythebay.com

Thelma Harris Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Open since 1990, specializes in contemporary emerging, mid-career and established painters, sculptors and mixed media artists; featured artists include Jonathan Green, Ed Dwight, William Tolliver, Gene Pearson, and Claude Clark

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 11a-6p, Sat 12p-5p

ADDRESS: 5940 College Ave  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 510-654-0443

WEBSITE: http://www.thelmaharrisartgallery.com

Emeryville, CA

Something of Value
DESCRIPTION: Open since 1991, it presents Kwanzaa cards, Afrocentric ornaments and memorabilia; specialties include pieces by Thomas Blackshear, Ebony Visions, Sarah's Attic

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-6p

ADDRESS: 3807 San Pablo Ave  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 510-654-3304

WEBSITE: http://somethingofvalue.com

San Leandro, CA

Absolutely Beautiful
DESCRIPTION: Abeba hosts culturally-inspired wearable art for sisters in this home-away-from home where sisters are queens; her comfy parlor also features nail care; come in, relax and replenish your spirit

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-6p

ADDRESS: 163 Pelton Center Way  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 510-351-3157

WEBSITE: none

San Francisco, CA

African Outlet
DESCRIPTION: Quality African masks, crafts, garments, rare jewelry, oils, incense and unique memorabilia at reasonable prices

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-6p

ADDRESS: 524 Octavia Street  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 415-864-3576

WEBSITE: http://theafricanoutlet.net

Marcus Books
DESCRIPTION: The Source for Afrocentric books since the early 1960s; their author readings are extensive since they are on the national book tour circuit; park in the nearby Kabuki Center

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-7p

ADDRESS: 1712 Fillmore Street  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 415-346-4222

WEBSITE: http://www.marcusbookstores.com

Mrs. Dewson's Hats
DESCRIPTION: This shop is famous for providing hats to the mayor of San Francisco and thousands of other satisfied customers; Mrs. Dewson's foundation has also improved the lives of battered women

DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-5p, Sun Noon-4p

ADDRESS: 2050 Fillmore Street  MAP

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 415-346-1600

WEBSITE: http://www.mrsdewsonhats.com

San Mateo, CA

Images of a Culture
DESCRIPTION: Dr Mary Bacon features fine art, lithographs, figurines and statuettes in this delightful gallery

DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-6p

ADDRESS: 205 De Anza, Suite #21

PARKING: on street

PHONE: 650-274-5072 (not working properly)

WEBSITE: http://imagesofaculture.com