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Nefer Bookcafé

Nefer Bookcafé Nefer Bookcafé is a vibrant coffee shop and bookstore located on E 241st Street in The Bronx. This unique establishment serves as a gathering place for liberated minds, critical thinkers, and those who embrace their individuality. Nefer Bookcafé fosters an environment where identity, joy, and purpose are nurtured through reading and engaging conversations, all while enjoying a selection of delicious coffees and teas. The café emphasizes curiosity and creativity, showcasing beautiful art pieces from around the world, including intricate string art from Kumasi, Ghana.

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You know how to braid, but do you know how to braid braid?Braiding Camp hosted by at The Crown Affair your opportunity ...
06/24/2026

You know how to braid, but do you know how to braid braid?

Braiding Camp hosted by at The Crown Affair your opportunity to get hands-on with one of our most cherished cultural traditions.

This interactive workshop will teach foundational braiding techniques, parting, tool essentials, and hair care basics!

The stylists are ready, rat-tail combs ready to teach you how to do hair!

The Crown Affair presented by NEFER Bookcafé, Becoming the CEO Network, and Generation Acceleration!
NEFER Bookcafe
July 11, 2026
2:00P (Braiding Camp Begins! Come earlier for the book talk and signing with Jaylene Clark Owens author of A Black Girl and Her Braids!)
MUST RSVP in Bio

Open to youth and adults alike—we believe you're never too young or too grown to learn something new.

And because the best learning happens intimacy, space is limited to just **10 participants**.

Come learn. Come create. Come connect.

Register through the link in our bio before spots are gone. 💫

06/21/2026

THIS IS SOMETHING SPECIAL.

NEFER Bookcafé, , and present The Crown Affair, a full day celebrating Black hair, beauty, books, and culture with the amazing Jaylene Clark Owens, author of the mad popular book, A Black Girl and Her Braids, in conversation with Sabriena Campbell.

We're talking a live conversation, read-aloud, book signing, hair show, free styling experiences, performances, storytelling, cultural exhibits, and even Braiding Camp by for the next generation ready to learn the basics of braiding.

This is for the kids. This is for the parents. This is for everybody who's ever sat between somebody's knees getting their hair done, spent a Saturday in the beauty shop, goes to that one and only barber and knows that fresh braids, a clean fade, or a retwist gets that swagga back quick!

July 11, we're celebrating our crowns the Bronx way—with love, style, culture, and good energy.

THE CROWN AFFAIR
📅 July 11, 2026
⏰ 10:30AM–4PM
📍 NEFER Bookcxafe
🎟 FREE • RSVP REQUIRED

You don't want to hear about this one afterward. Be in the building.

Long before there were banks willing to lend, agencies willing to help, or systems designed to support them, Caribbean i...
06/21/2026

Long before there were banks willing to lend, agencies willing to help, or systems designed to support them, Caribbean immigrants created their own pathways to survival through mutual aid, benevolent societies, and collective care. They understood that freedom is not only what we build for ourselves, but what we build together.

Join us for a powerful conversation with Dr. Tyesha Maddox, author of A Home Away from Home, in conversation with Terrence Freeman. Together, they'll explore the history of Caribbean mutual aid societies in New York and the people who transformed shared struggle into shared strength.

📅 Wednesday, June 24�
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM�
📍 NEFER Bookcafe� 694 E. 241st Street, Bronx, NY

Reading • Conversation • Q&A • Book Signing
Reserve your seat on Eventbrite. Link in bio.

A time was had! Thank you to everyone who came through! Today was everything we imagined and more. So much love, new fa...
06/19/2026

A time was had! Thank you to everyone who came through! Today was everything we imagined and more. So much love, new faces, laughs and my mom in the kitchen! She said try to find her for the next one! Ya girl is tied! But I think we can love her into it!



Photo by: qadidi

Our next selection for The Fire This Time is The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and R...
06/19/2026

Our next selection for The Fire This Time is The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917–2017.

Pick up your copy in-store or via the Bookshop link in our bio.

In this landmark work, Rashid Khalidi traces a century of dispossession, resistance, and political struggle through the eyes of those who lived it, challenging dominant narratives about the making of the modern Middle East.

As Terrence Freeman writes:

"A book that details the historical colonization of Palestine and delineates the racist capitalist structures of violence that underwrote this process."

Together, we'll examine how colonial projects are justified, how systems of domination are maintained, and how people continue to resist despite them.

The Fire This Time Historical Book Club
🗓 June 20
🕛 Noon
📍 NEFER Bookcafé
Led by Terrence Freeman

For readers committed to studying power, empire, and the long traditions of resistance that emerge wherever people struggle to be free.

JUNETEENTH AT NEFER. ALL. DAY. LONG. ✊🏾☕️🎶Tomorrow we're kicking back. Good music. Good people. Coffee flowing. Refreshe...
06/18/2026

JUNETEENTH AT NEFER. ALL. DAY. LONG. ✊🏾☕️🎶

Tomorrow we're kicking back. Good music. Good people. Coffee flowing. Refreshers cold. Bush teas steeping. Conversations worth having.

And for ONE DAY ONLY...

🔥 HOT WATER CORNBREAD 🔥

Now if you know, you KNOW.

This isn't the cornbread you're used to. This is its cousin from the Black American South. Simple ingredients. Dropped in hot oil. Fried golden. Crispy on the outside. Soft on the inside. The kind of food that doesn't need an introduction because one bite does all the talking.

The wild part? Most people have never had it.

The other wild part? Once they do, they can't stop eating it.

This is the kind of staple our grandparents and great-grandparents knew by heart. A humble food with a whole lot of history behind it. Black ingenuity. Black resourcefulness. Black flavor.

So tomorrow, pull up.

Come celebrate Juneteenth with music, vibes, coffee, community, and a taste of something that's been holding us down for generations.

When it's gone, it's gone.

And when tomorrow's over, the Hot Water Cornbread is too.

NEFER Bookcafe
📅 Juneteenth, June 19
All Day, or until my mama gets tired of cooking, so you know what time we on 🤣

You already know the level of curation we specialize in! So when we say we're looking for vendors to join us at The Crow...
06/17/2026

You already know the level of curation we specialize in!

So when we say we're looking for vendors to join us at The Crown Affair, you know exactly what we mean!

A celebration of the beauty, artistry, culture, and legacy of Black hair, we're seeking vendors whose products help us tell that story.

Now Accepting Vendors For:

Black Hair Care Products
Body Care & Self-Care Brands
Home Goods & Home Fragrance
Hair Accessories & Adornments
Beauty & Wellness Products
Handmade & Artisan Goods

The Crown Affair brings together readers, families, creatives, entrepreneurs, and community members for an unforgettable day of storytelling, culture, commerce, and connection featuring award-winning author Jaylene Clark Owens, author of A Black Girl and Her Braids.

Vendor Benefits:

✔ Access to a highly engaged audience
✔ Opportunities for community connection
✔ Inclusion in a thoughtfully curated cultural experience

**Please Note:** All selected vendors will be required to attend a mandatory pre-event training to ensure an exceptional experience for attendees and vendors alike.

Apply today and bring your products, your story, and your creativity to The Crown Affair.

Link on Eventbrite in our bio!

Presented by NEFER Bookcafe, Becoming the CEO Network & Generation Acceleration!

What does it take to turn an idea into a body of work? What happens between inspiration and ex*****on? And what does tru...
06/16/2026

What does it take to turn an idea into a body of work? What happens between inspiration and ex*****on? And what does true creative collaboration actually look like?

Join us for an intimate Artist Talk with NEFER Creative Director Kephera Ife, whose work anchors The Beautiful Black Hair Show and so much of the visual language that makes NEFER feel familiar and beautiful and dynamic.

Together, we'll explore the inspirations behind the exhibition, Kephera's creative process, the stories woven into her work, and the labor of collaboration. We'll talk about trust, vision, vulnerability, creative partnership, and what it means to build something meaningful with other people.

Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, creative thinker, or simply curious about how beautiful things come into the world (and are sold at NEFER), this conversation is for you.

📅 June 18, 2026
⏰ 7-9P
📍 NEFER Bookcafe
694 E. 241st Street, Bronx, NY 10470

06/16/2026

✨ BRAIDING CAMP IS COMING TO THE CROWN AFFAIR ✨

Braiding Camp, founded by Sabriena Campbell , is bringing her always sold out camp to The Crown Affair. This hands-on experience introduces young people to the basics of braiding while celebrating the creativity, skill, and cultural legacy woven into Black hair care.

And that's just one part of the magic.

Join us for a special book reading and signing with Jaylene Clark Owens, author of A Black Girl and Her Braids!

Whether your little one wants to learn how to braid, meet a beloved author, or simply spend the day surrounded by beauty and joy, The Crown Affair is it.

👑 Live Author Conversation with Jaylene Clark Owens
👑 Read-Aloud & Book Signing
👑 Braiding Camp with Founder Sabriena Campbell
👑 Music, Storytelling & Cultural Exhibits

The Crown Affair
📅 July 11, 2026
⏰ 10:30AM–4 PM
📍 NEFER Bookcafe
🎟 FREE • RSVP REQUIRED

👑 Fathers. Uncles. Grandfathers. Big brothers. Bring the family outside.The Crown Affair is about the moments we remembe...
06/15/2026

👑 Fathers. Uncles. Grandfathers. Big brothers. Bring the family outside.

The Crown Affair is about the moments we remember. Sitting in the barber chair before school. Watching your daughter get her braids done. Your son's first cut.

Join us for a special day with author Jaylene Clark Owens, featuring a live conversation, children's read-aloud, book signing, hair show, performances, cultural exhibits, free styling experiences, and Braiding Camp by for young people ready to learn the basics of braiding.

Bring the kids. Bring your people.

THE CROWN AFFAIR
July 11, 2026
10:30AM–4PM
NEFER Bookcafe
FREE • RSVP REQUIRED

Good books. Good energy. Good people.

Address

694 E 241st Street
The Bronx, NY
10470

To reach your destination at E 241st Street in New York, you have a couple of options for public transport and driving.

**Public Transport:**
1. **Subway:** Take the 2 train towards Wakefield-241st Street. Get off at the last stop, which is also Wakefield-241st Street. From there, it's a short walk east to E 241st Street.
2. **Bus:** You can take the Bx30 or Bx34 bus routes that run along White Plains Road. Get off at the nearest stop to E 241st Street and walk a few blocks east.

**Driving/Parking:**
1. If you're driving, take the Bronx River Parkway or I-95 to get to East 241st Street.
2. There may be street parking available in the area, but be sure to check for any parking restrictions or meters.
3. Alternatively, you can look for nearby parking garages if street parking is limited.

Make sure to plan your trip according to traffic conditions or public transport schedules!

Opening Hours

Monday 6am - 6pm
Tuesday 6am - 6pm
Wednesday 6am - 6pm
Thursday 6am - 6pm
Friday 6am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 2pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+13473182302

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Nefer Bookcafé on E 241st Street is a vibrant haven for coffee lovers and book enthusiasts alike. This unique space combines the warmth of a cozy coffee bar with the intellectual stimulation of a bookstore, creating an inviting atmosphere that encourages exploration and conversation.

The café is home to a community of liberated minds and critical thinkers who are passionate about nurturing identity, joy, and purpose through literature. Visitors can indulge in delicious coffees and teas while immersing themselves in thought-provoking reads or engaging in meaningful discussions with fellow patrons.

One of the standout features of Nefer Bookcafé is its commitment to discovery. The café showcases beautiful art pieces, such as intricate string art from Kumasi, Ghana, adding an artistic flair to the environment that inspires curiosity and creativity.

Whether you're looking for a quiet corner to read or a lively spot to connect with others, Nefer Bookcafé offers an enriching experience that celebrates individuality and community spirit. It's more than just a coffee shop; it's a place where every visitor can feel seen, valued, and inspired.

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