Family brings black literature to African-American community with no bookstores

For years, Derrick and Ramunda Young have been passionate about literature, particularly works by black authors. But they knew firsthand how hard those books could be to come by at traditional booksellers that often relegated a few titles to a single shelf. The Youngs decided to change that by starting their own online store, MahoganyBooks, named for their beloved daughter and focused on works by black writers.

They saw their business as a way to build community with other readers yearning to connect with their heritage through literature. When the Youngs began considering the idea of opening a physical location, it made sense that it would be in Anacostia, a historic predominant African-American neighborhood in Washington, D.C.

In 2017, they opened their very first brick and mortar store. Not only was it the only black bookstore in all of D.C.’s Ward 8, it was the only bookstore, period. Their business stands today as a testament to their commitment to community, family, culture, and of course, a lifelong love of books.
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