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Summer 2021 is finally here and so is Father's Day and Juneteenth.  And probably this year, Juneteenth holds an additional significance.   Not only does the Juneteenth Celebration signal the beginning … read more

Sunday February 7th. 2021 Parade Magazine Article  Deborah Day worked in education and as a bookseller in Oakland, California, for more than 20 years before starting her online bookstore,  Ashay by t … read more

This is true, Black History Month Is Everyday at Ashay By The Bay!  And it has been for 20 years since I've have been selling Children's Books.  My primary focus and purpose was and is to sell books t … read more

Kwanzaa arrived December 26th and continues through New Years Day.  But in my mind Kwanzaa is everyday. I have been celebrating Kwanzaa for many years now and I incorporated these African inspired pri … read more

Black Friday was yesterday and sales were brisk.  But I think everyone is looking toward the holiday shopping season with a watchful eye and focus on value.  There are lots of online merchants with lo … read more