The legacy of the Black American bookshop goes all the way back to 1834, when free-born David Ruggles opened a space in New York City dedicated to abolitionist and feminist works.
Emma Glassman-Hughes is a digital producer for the Boston Globe, specializing in technology. She is an alum of Emerson College and Boston University's College of Communication. Emma's work has appeared in various publications, including Cosmopolitan, InsideHook, and Elite Daily, covering a range of topics from travel and entertainment to astrology and social media trends.