Originally founded by visual artists Che'Naomi Durant (of OG Identity) and Adera Brown (of Adera Brown Design) in 2022 after they both shared a vision for creating a book club where the Black experience and perspective could be shared freely. These two women came together to form what is now known as The Literally Black Book Club and brand. Now solely ran and operated by Che'Naomi, also known as OG, she is dedicated to continuing the journey of amplifying Black voices in literature and circulating the Black dollar in our communities.