LA's first pro-Black pop culture and collectibles store
"We're going to really, really give the people a grand experience into the comic and toy biz," said Kareem Burton, co-owner of Black Star Collectibles. "The concept of the store just came from just realizing that there wasn't the representation of people of color in this field." Co-Owner Feon Cooper says they wanted to have one centralized place where people could find Black toys, including barbies and dolls. Over the years, as long-time collectors of toys, they found themselves searching in different places to find action figures and comic-related superheroes that looked like them. Cooper and Burton say many customers are filled with pride and gratitude, coming in to express their 'thank you' for havin...
01.18.21 | 01:36 | CC
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