In only a year we have been able to gain over 3k in following that grows daily. We want to be a staple to the community by providing resources, encouraging sustainability, and collaborating with organizations that work for the greater good
Café Noir is not only a bookstore that focuses on books by Black, PoC, & LGBTQIA+ Authors, it is also a Café that provides quality and ethically sourced goods. We will be stocked with delicious healthy food options and an array of specialty drinks.
#Literature is Liberating!!!
Our success in just a year is a great example of the many accomplishments to come.
Will you join us?
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With the Mid-South having one of the lowest literacy rates in the South we want to do all we can to aid in the fight to increase Literacy. We have worked with Memphis Teacher Residency, Memphis Education Fund, LITE Memphis, Theatre Memphis, and District Officials. As we continue to expand we want to be an extending resource for the community.
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What will Cafe Noir offer?
Our space will be like no other in Memphis but we need your support. What will we offer?
- Books(New & Used)
- Book Donation
- Bulk Ordering
- Various Noir Memberships(Noir Cards)
- Space Rental
- Podcast Studio
- Office Rental
- Commercial Kitchen Rental
- Author Events
- Teaching Aid
- Workshops
- DJ Hour
- Local Merch(various vendors)
- Beer
- Wine
- In-Store/Curb-Side Pick Up
- Mobile Local Delivery
More to come….
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Why We are raising funds? How will funding be used?
We are raising funds to expand our reach into the community by opening our physical location. This will be a space that makes you fall in love with the nostalgia of Bookstores. Your donation will primarily aid with:
- Securing a lease/purchase of a property for our physical storefront
- Purchasing permits
- Store Furnishings and Inventory
- Bookstore & Café Equipment
- Hiring your future friendly neighborhood booksellers
Any financial contribution gets us one step closer to our goal and We THANK YOU SO MUCH!
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Meet The Founder
Jasmine Settles is a Memphian, UofM Graduate and a book-lover. Her love for books started as a child and grew over the years. She has worked as a Poetry Instructor, Studio Operator and Artistic Director of HomeGrown Arts. Her love for books and motivation to aid her community has pushed her into the vision of creating Cafe Noir.
