Renia L.
8/21/2014
I love this place and in my opinion this is where I would prefer to get my books. The Shrine hosts tons of events that uplift the black community and brings us together. I have seen awesome...
Shrine of the Black Madonna
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5309 Martin Luther King Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
The Shrine of the Black Madonna in Houston, TX, is home to the original and largest Buy Black Marketplace in the Southwest, dedicated to promoting cooperative economics and supporting Black businesses and entrepreneurs. This family-friendly event occurs every first Saturday of the month, providing a platform for local vendors, authors, and food sellers to connect with community shoppers.
By facilitating the circulation of the Black dollar within the community, the Shrine aims to empower Black-owned businesses and foster economic growth. The Buy Black Marketplace serves as a vital resource for holiday shoppers looking to support Black entrepreneurs while celebrating nearly 12 years of cooperative economics.
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Heaven and Billy J.
9/10/2024
Had very good experience and very educational I enjoyed the art And the history behind the black history including slavery
Kim W.
12/13/2022
Wow! What an awesome evening. Came for the Poetry in Motion event. I didn't know this place e hosted. I was totally surprised. The space holds various events and a marketplace on Saturday. Not...
R W.
1/6/2024
Great cultural experience! Would recommend for someone needing Kwanza or black history information!
Marvin O.
5/13/2014
I used to frequent this place quite a bit back at my old days as a college student at the University of Houston as well as Texas Southern University. This bookstore was at one point a very...
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