As a New Yorker living in Chicago, it is always a pleasure to visit Indigo when visiting home -- which I did this past week. Please continue to prosper and grow. Your space is an oasis of quiet intelligence and serenity. As a book lover who is always in search of tranquil reading/talking/listening spaces, I assure you that your Indigo Cafe is in a class by itself.

— Gail Cruise-Roberson

Thanks so much for hosting the book signing event for this year's Black Pride celebration. Indigo was the perfect setting -- your space is very warm and inviting, I could see that both the authors and the audience were all very comfortable and at ease there.

— David Roberts

I wanted to take this opportunity to say how much I enjoy your website! My only disappointment is that I live in Dayton, Ohio and can't attend all your wonderful events. I have told so many people about your store. I can't wait to return. I plan to come yearly and more often if I can fit it in my work schedule.

— Yvonne Curry

I must say that it is a pleasure to patronize your establishment. I'm a huge stickler when it comes to "service" and everyone at Indigo is courteous and pleasant! All the best in the years ahead!

— Yvette "Starr" Gordon

I may not be able to be there but I want to thank you for giving of yourself and your vision to our community. Our his/herstory is being written and preserved by the bold act of establishing a black bookstore in our community. May you have 100 more birthdays and may the younger generation inherit and preserve the legacy you have provided for them. Love and Blessings.

— Rev. Jeff

Indigo: I live in the neighborhood and I am an incurable bibliophile. I have been in the cafe a number of times, but my schedule is so crazy that I have missed every event, even though I wanted to attend them all. I just want to congratulate you on the one year anniversary of the store. I don't need to say how important it is to have institutions like yours in our communities, not only because of the books you sell but because of the intellectual and cultural ferment you create. I hope you keep doing what you are doing. As for my part, I will check your store first before I buy from the big chain bookstores, and I hope to make as many of your events as I can. Peace,

— Ted Shaw, Associate Director- Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense Fund

Congratulations! You certainly deserve all that you have accomplished. Your courage is inspiring. Thank you for breathing life into your dreams. We have all benefitted.

— Rita Spinola

I stumbled upon your store during the month of November 2000 and have been telling everyone that I know who lives in Brooklyn and love to read about your store and the events that you have there on a weekly basis. When I went to your store I started a conversation with you and admired how you have your store/cafe set up. Although I don't know you, I feel very proud of you and your hard work. Your store is such a beautiful sight to me and I am sure to others who pass by it. ... Once again, thank you for having the vision to open a business like this for people who are passionate about reading. Peace,

— Robin Jenkins

Randall was so pleased with the signing and very happy to meet you. Thank you so much for your support. It's so good to know that everything turned out well...after all. Take care.

— Marie Brown

i love you guys. and i 'm proud of the stimulus you bring to the neighborhood. keep moving forward. and keep the conversations flowing. much love

— connie

I like the site. As I viewed it, I remembered your professional background. The weekly calendar in the margin, is on the $$$. As a technical administrator wannabe webmaster, I look at your site & realize that you are a person that I could learn some things from. Keep on promoting information, stimulating thought.

— Grace Lynis