Hakim’s is not a bookstore. It’s a library that sells books, a community center that happens to have a register, and one of the last standing institutions of the 52nd Street corridor’s golden era. Hakim Femi Hasan has been there for decades. The selection is curated with intention: Black history, African literature, pan-African politics, Philadelphia history, children’s books for Black children.
Hakim’s Bookstore
One of the oldest Black-owned bookstores in the country — a cultural anchor on the 52nd Street corridor.
- Address
- 210 S. 52nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19139
- Phone
- (215) 474-9495
- Website
- hakimsbookstore.com
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