Sad news: Black Images Book Bazaar, Dallas, Tex., will shut down at the end of the month, according to the Dallas News. Founded in 1977, the store is owned by Emma Rodgers and Ashira Tosihwe and had nearly closed last year.
"It's part of the journey, but we've enjoyed it," Rodgers told the News. "We're just real thankful for the customers who have been
faithful with us over the years. We have some who've been with us from
day one." She said that competition from Internet retailers and big-box stores had caused the change.
But Rodgers and Tosihwe will not shut down entirely. The pair plan
to handle author appearances and host events in the area. The store's Web site will list events and may eventually sell books, too.
