Semicolon opens on Michigan Avenue

Semicolon Bookstore has opened its new location in the Wrigley Building .

Why it matters: The grand opening makes history as the city's only Black woman-owned bookstore and the only bookstore on the Mag Mile.

The big picture: It's the second location for Semicolon, which also has a store in the West Town neighborhood. It's part of the city's storefront activation grant program , which aims to fill vacant storefronts and support small and local businesses.

What they're saying: "I'm so glad y'all are here, standing in a space that was created by the brand I created five years ago. … This brand was created for me, for the Black, lesbian woman who is a voracious reader and did not find a space where she fit in," founder Danielle Moore said.

• "You are a true example of what I call the 'soul' of Chicago," said Mayor Brandon Johnson, who attended this week's ribbon-cutting. "This is a very special place and moment for our city's direction."

What's next: A third location is expected to open in Garfield Park in the near future.

If you go: Wrigley Building, South Tower, 400 N. Michigan Ave. Open every day, noon to 7pm.

Go deeper: See the bookstore in this video before you visit it.