Fireside Chat: So You Want to Open a Bookstore?

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Raven White, the powerhouse owner of Honey and Hue in Chicago and former founder of a thriving Black-owned bookstore in Houston, Texas. Raven will walk us through the real journey of opening and sustaining a brick‑and‑mortar book space—the wins, the hurdles, the finances, the community work, and everything in between.

Together, we’ll explore why Black-owned bookstores matter, how visibility shapes culture, and the impact these spaces create in our neighborhoods. We’ll also talk about what’s next for Raven and how our community can uplift, support, and stand behind her continued growth and vision.