Ujamaa Community Bookstore

A fantastic bookstore focused on Black authors and Black stories. The selection is incredible. Whatever you are looking for in your next read, Ujamaa has it. Ujamaa cares about the community in a way that many places in Indianapolis don’t. During the weekend I visited they not only had a mutual aid drop off, but they also had a Know Your Rights Event! It’s great to see a bookstore understand what the community wants and what the community needs and deliver on both. I highly, highly recommend.

Truly the best Black-owned bookstore in Indianapolis. It's amazing, every employee is helpful and kind, and great activities for families and kids. Gaming computers that are crazy fast so you can work or play in the store FREE of charge!!! Great place for meeting and having discussions, a great place for hosting events. I literally buy all my gifts from this store cause they sell more than just books. I could go on for days about how amazing this place really is.

A gem of a third space. Alecia is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and supportive of community efforts. Space features local writers and their work and group activities. Love getting book recommendations from Amethyst and talking music with Terrel.

The staff here made our experience so comforting. It was my friend and I'd first time visiting and it felt like we were talking to friends. I loved speaking to Korie Griggs, a local author, and getting to peacefully browse the shops selection. I will absolutely be returning to visit the lovely people working, and stock up on some more much needed education!

I came here with a friend as part of the Indy Indie Bookstore Crawl, and wow, let me say I think I found my new favorite bookstore. Everyone working was so kind and helpful. I got so many new book recommendations and learned about so many events they are hosting.

I went to Ujamaa during the Indy Indie book crawl and this is my second time going to the bookstore. And the employees have been very welcoming and they are extremely helpful. I was so excited to go and visit the store again! I love that I can find new books by black authors!! I can't wait to attend one the events next month.

Finally made it over to this spot and I was not disappointed. What a gift to get this peek into local Black culture. The staff was so welcoming and helpful. This was my wife’s favorite stop on the Book Crawl. Can’t wait to check out some of their events!