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TN HJR1079
Joint Resolution
Status
Engrossed
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Harold Love
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AI Summary
- Honors Alkebu-Lan Images Bookstore in Nashville on its 40th anniversary (April 1, 2026), recognized as the fourth-oldest Black-owned bookstore in the United States
- Founded in 1986 by Yusef Harris and now operated by Jordan Harris, the bookstore is located on Nashville's Historic Jefferson Street corridor
- Commemorates April 7, 2026, as National Black Bookstore Day in conjunction with the National Association of Black Bookstores
- Notes Black-owned bookstores declined from over 325 in 1999 to just 54 in 2014, but have rebounded to nearly 300 operating nationwide today
- Recognizes Black-owned bookstores' historical role as institutions for education, activism, cultural preservation, and economic empowerment since the 19th century
Legislative Description
A RESOLUTION to honor Alkebu-Lan Images Bookstore on the occasion of its fortieth anniversary and to commemorate National Black Bookstore Day.
Memorials, Recognition
Last Action
Received from House, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Calendar3/16/2026
Full Bill Text
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