Dec 30, 2024 · Check out this extraordinary list of great books from 2024 that offer varied historical perspectives on the Black experience in the United States and across the globe.

Jan 29, 2025 · Imani Perry studies the color blue in all its history and hues in this remarkable analysis. From West Africa to the American South, Black in Blues examines the color’s relation to Blackness and culture from the award-winning author of South to America.

21 hours ago · Black History Month is a life-giving banquet of Black history, culture, literature, art, film, music, and theology. For Black people in the U.S., it’s a time of joy, pride, lament, and reflection. It’s an imperative pause to honor the work, stories, and excellence of Black people.

Feb 1, 2022 · Dive into these books to enrich your understanding of the Black experience, in all its glorious intersections. And remember: Black history month is every month.

Jan 25, 2024 · From wise artists like Maya Angelou to newer voices like Oprah's Book Club pick Leila Mottley and trailblazer Ann Petry, we’ve gathered some of the all-time best books by Black authors to add to your reading list.

Feb 1, 2022 · With that idea—the collective pursuit of equality—in mind, here are 31 recommendations for books about race and racism in America, specifically when it comes to the Black experience. These...

Feb 5, 2025 · Whether your club regularly reads Black literature and fiction and seeks fresh inspiration, or you're looking to diversify your bookshelves and explore new perspectives or deepen your understanding of the Black experience, our list of 15 compelling books by Black authors is for you.

Aug 18, 2020 · Frazer discusses the painful history of racist white female suffragists discounting Black enfranchisement and why women’s right to vote was granted by Western states and territories decades before national suffrage.

These titles provide impactful narratives that reflect the rich, wide ranging literary genres in which Black writers use their voices to express their experiences and to center on the political and social consciousness that represents varied Black experiences, in America, the Caribbean, and abroad.

1 day ago · Dunn’s new book challenges this practice of “competency checking,” which requires highly qualified Black candidates—and other people of color—to constantly prove themselves and work two ...