Harriet's Bookshop 2020

Just weeks before the pandemic hit, Jeannine Cook opened Harriett’s Bookshop in Philadelphia as a way to celebrate Black women authors, activists, and artists. Since then, her work has taken on a larger role in the fight for space and sovereignty.

This film is part of Stories in Place, a collection of stories that chronicle small businesses as they navigate a world in flux. Vimeo partnered with Mailchimp and Black filmmakers to bring you short films documenting Black-owned small businesses.