Top 10 Books On Race And Racism

BEST FOR: Pick up this book to participate in self-education and personal development activities.

FUN FACT: All of the proceeds from this book will be donated to Black Lives Matter and Color of Change throughout the month of June 2020.

LOVED FOR: The insightful journies of three different people, storytelling, and profound impact

FUN FACT: This book is the winner of the 2019 NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work.

WHAT IT DOES: This book documents the history of how racist ideas were created, spread, and are deeply rooted in American society.

USERS SAID: "This is one of the greatest history books I've ever read. I was highlighting passages on pretty much every page, mostly because so much of what's here was new to me. This book, which was undoubtedly extremely difficult to write, is an amazing resource, one I'll be referring back to probably for the rest of my life."

BEST FOR: This Ta-Nehisi Coates book is ideal for those seeking a direct and personal exploration of America's racial history. 

FUN FACT: This book is a New York Times bestseller.

BEST FOR: This book is ideal for those who prefer historical and political perspectives when exploring the many dimensions of racism in America.

USERS SAID: "This book is AMAZING. I first heard of the book via a radio interview with Anderson and she was so knowledgeable, so dynamic, and so compelling, I absolutely had to read her work. It's not a light read by any means."

BEST FOR: This book is ideal for white allies seeking ways to combat racism and address privilege.

WHAT IT DOES: Inspired by the viral Instagram challenge, Me and White Supremacy takes readers on a 28-day self-exploration using journal prompts. All you need is a pen, paper, and an open mind.

LOVED FOR: The extensive history, thorough research, and inspiring insights

FUN FACT: In commemoration of the book's tenth anniversary, this special edition features a new preface by Michelle Alexander that discusses the book's impact a decade later.

BEST FOR: Pick this book for a user-friendly examination of race in America that's suitable for classrooms, book clubs, and social circles.

USERS SAID: "This is everything I hoped it would be and more. It's easy to understand, chock-full of numbered points of advice on various topics, personal anecdotes that connect to the larger picture and the inspiration to have these conversations and also take action."

WHY YOU NEED IT: This mind-expanding book thoroughly explains racism as being ultimately structural. Author Ibram X. Kendi creates a personal dialogue that results in a newfound perspective using personal experience. 

FUN FACT: This book was named one of the best books of the year by The New York Times Book Review, NPR, The Washington Post, TIME, and more.

BEST FOR: This best-seller is highly recommended for white allies seeking guidance in the fight against racial injustice.

USERS SAID: "This is the hands-down BEST of the dozen or so books I've read on race in the United States. It puts so many things in perspective, I wish I'd read it sooner. If you want to be part of the solution, this book is an excellent place to start."