Ashley Maria worked as the Production Sound Mixer on the Issa Rae portion of this video.
Issa Rae shows up for her favorite Black-owned business local bookstore Eso Won Books in Los Angeles. Amid business disruptions from the pandemic, Issa connected with the shop owner to see how Eso Won Books has adapted to changing times and discuss the importance of Black literature in the current moment.
Then, Issa notes how Eso Won Books sparked her writing career and leaves a surprise gift to pay it forward to the next generation of readers. Issa Rae supports Leimert Park, presented by Google.