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Marcus Books in Oakland, California a Necessary Community Relic

A mural on the side of Marcus Books in Oakland, California Photo Credit: Unknown A mural on the side of Marcus Books in Oakland, California

VIDEO: Marcus Books, an independent bookstore in Oakland California, is a necessary community institution

After attending the Sacramento Black Book Fair in Sacramento, California, Troy Johnson, CEO, and Webmaster, AALBC.com, took a trip to Oakland, California to visit Marcus Booksan independent bookstore serving the African-American community in Oakland, California.

In this video, Troy talked about his visit to Marcus Books and why independent physical bookstores are important.