Washington, DC

Celestial Bodies Nutrition Center
DESCRIPTION: Celeste Chance, a competitive fitness guru has the latest in dietary supplements and recommended exercise for you; her center is located in the Old Post Office Pavilion
CREDIT CARDS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 10a-8p
ADDRESS: 1100 Pennsylvania Ave, NW  MAP
PARKING: garage nearby
TRANSIT: Federal Triangle Metro Station
PHONE: 202-408-2639
WEBSITE: http://www.celbod.com

Zawadi
DESCRIPTION:Traditional African art gallery and gift shop; also features exquisite home furnishings and attractive rare textiles
CREDIT CARDS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11:30a-7p, Sun 12p-5p
ADDRESS: 1524 U Street, NW  MAP
PARKING: on street and nearby garage
TRANSIT: near U Street-Civil War Memorial-Cardozo Metro Station
PHONE: 202-232-2214
WEBSITE: http://www.zawadidc.com

Attitude Exact
DESCRIPTION: Their name has changed; art, prints, sculptures, and paintings representing the African Diaspora; custom framing available
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PARKING: on street
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 739 8th Street, SE  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: near Eastern Market Metro Station
PHONE: 202-546-7186
WEBSITE:

International Visions Gallery
DESCRIPTION: fine art gallery that exhibits promote multi-cultural original work by national and international artists; also presents special cultural events in dance, music, theater and the literary arts with the goal of becoming a geographical link between people, cultures, and beliefs
CREDIT CARDS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Thu 11a-6p, Fri-Sat 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 2629 Connecticut Ave, NW  MAP
PARKING: nearby garage
TRANSIT: near Woodley Park-Zoo Metro Station
PHONE: 202-234-5112
WEBSITE: http://www.inter-visions.com

Sankofa Video, Books & Cafe
DESCRIPTION: sells books and videos by and about people of African descent; also a center for cultural expression, discussion and analysis of book signings and video signings by filmmakers
CREDIT CARDS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: daily 11a–8p
ADDRESS: 2714 Georgia Avenue, NW  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: near Shaw-Howard Metro Station
PHONE: 202-234-4755
WEBSITE: http://www.sankofa.com

House of Khamit
DESCRIPTION: African/African American cultural shop created in 1982 by Brother Mykiel Raufu-Bey; this two-level boutique specializes in jewelry designs, which are replicas of Gold (White and Yellow) jewelry first designed in Ancient Egypt over three to five thousand years ago; you'll love the vibe here
CREDIT CARDS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 2822 Georgia Ave, NW  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: near Shaw-Howard Metro Station
PHONE: 202-387-4163
WEBSITE: 

Sisterspace Books
DESCRIPTION: bookstore; over 90% of books, cards, and tapes reflect the vast literary experiences of African American women; includes the Fannie Lou Hamer Resource Center for thought-provoking discussions
CREDIT CARDS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Thu-Sat Noon-7p
ADDRESS: 3717 Georgia Avenue NW  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: Georgia Avenue-Petworth Metro Station
PHONE: 202-829-9612
WEBSITE: http://www.sisterspacedc.com

Blue Nile
DESCRIPTION: Located across from Howard University’s campus.  Brother Duku has carried over 300 herbs and spices since 1977
CREDIT CARDS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Fri 10:30a–6:30p, Sat 11a–6:30p
ADDRESS: 2826 Georgia Ave, NW  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: near Howard-Shaw Metro Station
PHONE: 202-232-3535
WEBSITE: coming

Seven Powers of Africa
DESCRIPTION: bookstore & boutique; specialties include African fabrics with a wide selection of large size clothes for men women & children
CREDIT CARDS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED
ADDRESS: 2906 Georgia Ave, NW  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: near Columbia Heights Metro Station
PHONE: 202-667-0681
WEBSITE: coming
 
Kobos
DESCRIPTION: boutique; African fashions and accessories for men, women and children
CREDIT CARDS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED
ADDRESS: 2444 18th Street, NW  MAP
PARKING: on street
TRANSIT: near Woodley Park-Zoo-Adams Morgan Metro Station
PHONE: 202-332-9580
WEBSITE: http://www.kobosclothiers.com

Great Zimbabwe USA
DESCRIPTION: Wonderful collection of Batiks from artists in Zimbabwe
CREDIT CARDS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED
ADDRESS: 1838 4th Street NW, Apt 2B   MAP
PARKING: garage
TRANSIT: Union Station Metro Station
PHONE: 202-489-8642
WEBSITE:

Trade Secrets
DESCRIPTION: boutique for African inspired clothing and accessories; occasionally hosts soulful readings and live jazz on Sundays
CREDIT CARDS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: CLOSED
ADDRESS: 1515 U Street, NW  MAP
PARKING: on street and a nearby garage
TRANSIT: near U Street-Civil War Memorial-Cardozo Metro Station
PHONE: 202-667-0634
WEBSITE:

Bowie, MD

Overdue Recognition Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION: Represents over 75 national and emerging African American artists via originals, fine art reproductions, serigraphs, Giclees, limited and open edition lithographs; known for hosting national artist events; located in Hill Top Plaza Mall
CREDIT CARDS: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-8p, Sun Noon-6p
ADDRESS: 6816 Race Track Road  MAP
PARKING: plenty on Mall premises
TRANSIT: no nearby Metro Station
PHONE: 866 726-8642 or 301-805-8812
WEBSITE: http://www.OverdueRecognition.com