Source of Knowledge Book Store — Local services in Newark

I am sure this is a great business and the owners are very nice but this establishment has a total disregard for the tenants that live on Treat Place in Newark, NJ. Whenever they have outside events they never give the the people who pay to live here a heads up about the high volume of music that will be blasting for hours at a time, the redirect of traffic since they will most likely block of the street for their events, not to mention they give no notice to the other businesses in the vicinity of such festivities.

I have lived here for multiple years and this is a constant with them, it makes me not want to patronize their business because of their lack of consideration for those of us who actually live here! I just think it's ironic that for a business that tries to serve its community it doesn't prioritize the livelihood of community in which it does business.

Update: August 2025

The selfishness with this business continues. It seems the only way they take the people who actually live in this apartment complex into consideration is by seeing a Google review—so here I am, yet again.

It’s 7:30 on a Saturday morning, and apparently sleeping in on this block is impossible because You can always count on Source of Knowledge to blast music like they’re the only ones in the vicinity. I hate to call out a Black-owned business, but I have to wonder—do they sell a book on consideration and empathy? If so, I guess it’s one they...

Incredible bookstore. But it’s not just that. I walked in and immediately felt at home. Not only because of the books but because of the culture. If you’re black, this is a necessary visit if you go to Newark. If you’re not, it’s still a necessary visit. This store truly lives up to its name. It’s a hub for all the knowledge I will need on my spiritual journey as well as my entrepreneurship journey, there’s something for everyone. The energy was electric. Dexter and his partner Pat were also a pleasure meeting. They are also the owners. I will make this a quarterly trip as I live in south jersey and it’s about a 2 hour drive. I’m glad I decided to go for a walk after having lunch. 😉 the picture I added is a list of books I want to research before I purchase, but I won’t be purchasing them anywhere...

It so funny when one reads reviews- they are always so varied and extremely one sided and biased. This store is fabulous. Let me explain why:

They employ disabled persons The variety of black books and subjects is versatile and varied that it made me wonder do I read enough The level of kujichagulia, and principles of community are out of this world. The inviting smells of the beauty shop in the back was awesome The upstairs space was phenomenal as well. All owned by a sista. They frame all art work... in store Prices were comparable to other stores We stayed for almost two hours- talking to the proprietor and discussing art.

If you are looking for sterile and un amusing go to Barnes and Noble but if you are looking for personable, inviting and...