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African American Book Clubs in Columbia, South Carolina

Book clubs can offer a refreshing reading list, along with providing an intimate forum where intellect and creativity is welcomed and nourished. Reading and discussing books within a tight-knit group of interested people can open minds and communities through a promotion of literacy and fellowship. African American book clubs are organizations that support African American literature and those who love to read it. Columbia, South Carolina is home to some diverse and long-running African American reading groups.
  1. SistahFriend Book Club

    • The SistahFriend Book Club is a national non-profit organization committed to the promotion of literacy and unity through women empowerment. An online book club, SistahFriend is for women who are interested in reading books about and by African-Americans through a communicative network of woman readers. The club also meets in intimate groups to discuss monthly readings as well as women's issues and family and professional topics. In addition to reading literature, SistahFriend offers an environment of lively discussion and relaxation.

      SistahFriend Book Club
      PMB #351
      4611 Hardscrabble Road
      Columbia, SC 29229
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      sistahfriendbookclub.com

    Eleuthera Book Club

    • Eleuthera Book Club was founded in August 1999 and meets in the evenings on the third Thursday of every month, each time at a different location. With a name that means freedom, Eleuthera welcomes those interested in reading and discussing a variety of African American Books, along with socializing and making new friends. Their goal is to remain productive within their community by inspiring all people, especially children, to read.

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    African American Sister-Brother Book Club

    • This club, which is open to all African-American men and women, reads and discusses both fiction and non-fiction books, meeting once every six weeks. Although initially based in Greenville, the African American Sister-Brother Book Club meets all over South Carolina, including Anderson, Columbia and Charleston.

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