MahoganyBooks, with stores in Washington, D.C., and Oxon Hill, Md., is partnering with The Goods @DCA, a new retail store located near Terminal D at DCA National Airport, to showcase a hand-picked selection of titles by Black writers as a "tribute to diversity, culture, and the power of literature to elevate the airport shopping experience."
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held last weekend. MahoganyBooks posted on Instagram: "It's official OFFICIAL! Yesterday, The Goods @ DCA (National Airport), right here in D.C., held its ribbon cutting event. It's where our latest MahoganyBooks footprint is included and we are pumped about being part of the future of airport retail. Thank you the amazing @juanitabusybee who asked us to be part of this project and the entire Paradies and Airport Marketplace teams who came together to create the most dynamic blueprint for airport stores to come. Special love to the phenomenal @adr1600 [April D. Ryan] who said yes to booksigning and dropped everything to join us for this monumental moment. Thank you is not enough. And yes, Black books are all up in this place, and we are bout it bout it... and beyond grateful!"
Ramunda Young, co-founder and co-owner of MahoganyBooks, said, "Our goal is to transform the airport experience by providing travelers with an opportunity to engage with thought-provoking and culturally significant literature. Expanding the MahoganyBooks footprint represents our commitment to promoting diverse voices and stories that resonate with our customers."
Juanita Britton, the entrepreneur behind The Goods @DCA, commented: "What sets this collection apart is its uniqueness within the airport retail landscape. Many of the featured titles are not commonly found in airport stores worldwide, making this a rare opportunity for travelers to explore and acquire works that celebrate African American culture and creativity."