What they sell: Books, coffee, and dope merch, from hoodies with the image of Kobe Bryant and his pile of books, to Colin Kaepernick pins to water bottles that tell it like it is, emblazoned as they are with this three-word call to action: Support Black Shit.

Do-good jawn: Marc Lamont Hill’s Germantown shop is a much loved community gathering spot for book lovers and non-readers alike. 5445 Germantown Avenue, 215-403-7058