The New Jim Crow

Just Mercy

Bryan Stevenson

A powerful account of systemic racism in the American criminal justice system. Stevenson explores racial inequity through his work defending marginalized prisoners. The book reveals how legal structures perpetuate discrimination against Black Americans. It provides deep insights into mass incarceration and structural racism. A compelling narrative of hope and justice.

Caste

Isabel Wilkerson

An innovative analysis of racism as a caste system in American society. Wilkerson compares racial hierarchies to other global caste systems. The book reveals how social structures perpetuate racial inequality beyond individual interactions. It provides a groundbreaking framework for understanding systemic oppression. A transformative examination of social hierarchy.

Stamped from the Beginning

Ibram X. Kendi

A comprehensive history of racist ideas in America from their origins to present day. Kendi traces how racist concepts have been constructed and maintained through institutional systems. The book examines how racism has evolved and been perpetuated through policy and culture. It provides a scholarly yet accessible analysis of systemic racism. A groundbreaking work of historical scholarship.

The Warmth of Other Suns

Isabel Wilkerson

A powerful narrative of the Great Migration and Black Americans' struggle for freedom. Wilkerson chronicles the journeys of African Americans escaping Southern racism. The book reveals how systemic racism forced Black people to seek opportunities in Northern cities. It provides personal stories that illuminate broader social dynamics. A masterful exploration of racial migration and resilience.

Between the World and Me

Ta-Nehisi Coates

A powerful memoir about being Black in America, written as a letter to his son. Coates explores the physical and psychological impacts of racism. The book provides a deeply personal account of systemic racial violence. It offers profound insights into the Black experience in contemporary America. A poetic and unflinching examination of race.

The Color of Law

Richard Rothstein

Explores how government policies systematically created racial segregation in American cities. Rothstein documents how federal, state, and local governments actively designed segregated housing patterns. The book reveals how intentional policy choices created lasting economic and social disparities. It provides a detailed account of institutional racism in urban planning. A crucial examination of structural inequality.

The Hate U Give

Angie Thomas

A powerful novel about police violence and systemic racism through a young adult lens. Thomas explores racial injustice through the story of a teenage girl witnessing police brutality. The book provides a contemporary narrative of racial tensions in America. It offers an accessible entry point to understanding systemic racism. A compelling fictional exploration of social justice.

How to Be an Antiracist

Ibram X. Kendi

A transformative guide to understanding and actively combating racism. Kendi provides a framework for identifying and challenging racist policies and ideas. The book offers personal and historical perspectives on racial justice. It challenges readers to move beyond passive non-racism to active antiracism. A powerful call to systemic change.

Are Prisons Obsolete?

Angela Davis

A critical analysis of the prison industrial complex and its role in perpetuating racial oppression. Davis challenges the fundamental assumptions behind mass incarceration. The book argues that prisons are a system of social control disproportionately affecting Black communities. It offers a radical critique of current criminal justice approaches. A transformative perspective on punishment and social justice.

The End of Policing

Alex S. Vitale

A critical analysis of policing as a system of social control. Vitale argues that police fundamentally cannot solve social problems. The book explores how policing perpetuates racial and economic inequality. It provides a comprehensive critique of current law enforcement approaches. A radical reimagining of public safety.

Chokehold

Paul Butler

An insider's perspective on how the criminal justice system targets Black men. Butler, a former prosecutor, exposes systemic racism in policing and prosecution. The book provides a detailed analysis of how legal structures perpetuate racial inequality. It offers insights into mass incarceration from a legal professional's viewpoint. A provocative examination of racial injustice.

White Fragility

Robin DiAngelo

An examination of how white people defend themselves against racism accusations. DiAngelo explores the psychological mechanisms that maintain racial inequality. The book reveals how white defensiveness prevents meaningful conversations about race. It provides strategies for understanding and confronting systemic racism. A challenging analysis of racial dynamics.