Winston-Salem, NC

A Creative Mind
Specializes in hand-crafted items from the throughout he African Diaspora, but includes pieces from around the world; Wed-Sat 11a-6p; 620 North Trade Street; 336-830-7258

Keona’s Boutique & Beauty
Mary King presents a well stocked selection of ladies clothing and accessories, shoes, jewelry, minks, fox furs, hats, and pant suits; Tue-Sat 10:30a-5p; 235 West Fifth Street; 336-721-4838

Elise-Marie Boutique
Women’s formal wear and shoes, ethnic clothing; Mon-Sat 10-7p; major credit cards; 414 Laura Wall Blvd between Fifth and Fourth Streets downtown; 336-727-8847

Body & Soul Boutique
Specializes in African heritage skin care products; Tue-Sat 11a-6p; 545 North Trade Street; 336-723-7685

Special Occasions
The largest Black bookstore in the region with over 3,000 square feet of books Black Greek items; frequent book signings; Tue–Fri 11a–6p, Sat 11a–3p; 112 North Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive; 336-724-0334

Pan African Imagery
A nice collection of African American lithographs, artifacts and prints; Tue-Fri 11a-5p, Sat 10a-2p; 1321 Lawrence Street; 336-722-2070

Greensboro, NC

African American Atelier
Showcases a wide variety of original works by local, regional and national artists; the Atelier is notable for its educational programs for youth, the elderly and disadvantaged; free admission and a small gift shop; Tue & Thu-Sat 10a-5p, Wed 10a-7p, Sun 2p-5p; 200 North Davie Street in the Greensboro Cultural Center; 336-333-6885

African American Art
Features prints, figurines, greeting cards and fraternity wear; over 10 years old; Mon-Sat 10a-9p, Sun 12:30a-6p; 202d Four Seasons Town Center; 336-292-3209

Baluba’s African Market
African masks, soap stones, textiles, jewelry at wholesale prices; be prepared to shop among 50,000 items in a 12,000 square foot setting; Mon-Sat 10a–5p; 1017 West Lee Street; 336-333-2980; http://www.balubas.com

World Villages
This no-profit organization features rare crafts and gifts from around the world, particularly Africa; Tue-Fri 10a-6p, Sat 10a-5p; 37 Miller Street; 336-725-9114; http://www.worldmissionshop.com