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Sister's Uptown Bookstore

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Sister's Uptown is where Black literature comes alive and community gathers. This family-owned shop has nurtured Washington Heights with African diaspora authors, local writer showcases, and the warm spirit of founder Janifer Wilson since 2000.

Black-owned bookstore
African diaspora authors
family-run since 2000
community cultural center

Tips

📚"We are not just a book store; we are a community resource center for the exchange of information and ideas" (Janifer Wilson)
☕browse with coffee from their in-store café
🎭check out the African art and local artisan goods

Sister's Uptown Bookstore

1942 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10032, USA

+1 212-862-3680

www.sistersuptownbookstore.com

Upcoming at Sister's Uptown Bookstore

Thursday, Jun 18
The Uptown Poetry Circle

The Uptown Poetry Circle

June 18 at 7pm

Step into a Harlem institution where poetry and music collide. The Uptown Poetry Circle welcomes anyone with something to say: whether you're spitting verses, singing soul, or just soaking up the creative energy, this open mic delivers warmth and community in a space that celebrates Black culture.

The Uptown Poetry Circle Open Mic

The Uptown Poetry Circle Open Mic

June 18 at 7pm

Where music meets spoken word in a space that protects Black history and culture. This open mic welcomes poets, singers, and musicians for an evening of raw creative expression with no features or lists: just good vibes and community.

Saturday, Jun 20
Harlem Renaissance Stroll In Celebration of Juneteenth

Harlem Renaissance Stroll In Celebration of Juneteenth

June 20 at 11am

Juneteenth comes alive across Harlem in this day-long fundraiser for Manhattan's only Black-owned bookstore. Flow through martial arts, browse African art, snag free books, then toast the evening at a speakeasy silent auction.

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