Congratulations to Alkebu-Lan Images, the Black bookstore and lifestyle center in Nashville, Tenn., that will unveil a city historical marker honoring the store and founder Yusef Harris. The event, which will also feature music, food, drinks, and more, takes place this coming Saturday, October 5, 1-4 p.m.
Founded in 1986, Alkebu-Lan Images has "gone from just a bookstore to more of a Black lifestyle center," owner Jordan Harris, son of the late Yusef Harris, told WTVF. "We are Nashville's only Black bookstore and have been that for the whole time, we've been open."
Noting his father died in 2022, Jordan Harris added, "I'm sad he's not here to see the city honor him and his work this way."