Photo: Ashley Valentine FB
Rooted MKE is a Milwaukee bookstore that was created to allow a space where young black and brown kids would be able to find an array of books that have characters and people that represents them. The owner, Ashley Valentine, is also very passionate about offering tutoring services to those in need. According to a story done by Fox 6, the bookstore has fallen on hard times and needs the community's help. The store has experienced lower than expected sales and the owner is wearing herself thin trying to keep her dream and vision alive. You can support them by stopping in and purchasing a book Thursdays through Saturdays, located on 54th and Vliet or you can become a donor or purchase books at www.rootedmke.com. Let's help out our fellow people by keeping this bookstore in business. Our youth definitely needs more positive outlets in our community. It takes a village sometimes...