Jazz Essence is a gift store influenced by Jazz music and also provides a variety of unique Jazz-themed collectibles. More about the owner/artist: Stephanie G is the artist and owner of Swavision (Sistahs With A Vision) d.b.a Jazz Essence. When you are traveling through the New Orleans Airport stop by our stores and let us recommend some great Jazz music for you! We would also like to hear your personal recommendations.

Some of the titles we carry are F.E.D.S, Sweets, Don Diva, Straight Stuntin', Rhymes and Dimes, ASIS, and Stunnaz magazines. We also carry a variety of the latest street documentary dvd's and urban books.

Community Book Center offers African centered books, art, greeting cards and gifts. We also carry African clothes, fabric and artifacts. Founded in 1983, CBC is the oldest and largest African centered bookstore in the region. We are available for book fairs, storytelling, curriculum developement and a host of other services. Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Divine Dzion manufactures a line of pantyhose designed for women who have a difficult time finding hosiery that compliments their skin tones.