On the corner of N Albany Avenue and W Cypress Street, his father, Walter Smith Sr., started a library in two small homes, one of which was built by their family and filled the library books, works of art and artifacts collected from all over the African Diaspora.

We showcase a variety of rare moments in history, from signed articles from Booker T Washington and Malcom X to South African Ballots with Nelson Mandela featured on them. We have a lot of history to offer.