Continuing this week's Shoppin' in the "D" for the Holidays series, take a trip to W Davison and Livernois near the I-96 exchange and you will find a piece of the African Diaspora right in the middle of town!

The Shrine of the Black Madonna Bookstore and Cultural Center is a beautiful cultural marketplace of African and African-American books, decorations, fabrics, jewelry, clothing and music. It originally opened in 1970 and has locations in Detroit, Atlanta and Houston.

This year, when you want unique African-themed gifts or holiday decorations for your Christmas and/or Kwanzaa celebrations that were actually imported from Africa instead of China, stop by "The Shrine"!  Call for their holiday hours and be prepared to stay awhile! 

Detroit Information:
13535 Livernois Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48238
Phone: 313-491-0777
Fax: 313-491-1320
[map/directions]

Detroit Store Hours:
Thursday-Saturday: 
  12:00 Noon-6:00 PM
We are only open for special reserved events Sunday-Wednesday.

The famous Black Madonna portrait--considered the "Queen of Poland".