The State of Black Girls by Marline Francois-Madden

Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race, by Reni Eddo-Lodge

I'm Still Here: Black Dignity in a World Made for Whiteness, by Austin Channing Brown So You Want to Talk About Race, by Ijeoma Oluo Venmo: App: $PharoahBolding or $PharoahBolding You really need to read some of these books.Īlso, if you feel so inclined to offer compensation for the work and community that goes into updating and evolving this list, you can show your appreciation in the following ways: That's white supremacist ideology and tasteless as hell. Please fight the urge to be the person to 'double-check' my work and send me an email about my counting skills. I shouldn't have to say this, but I assure you that the book count is accurate, even with the duplicate entries. Please note that some of the books on this list appear in multiple categories because they fit multiple categories. You can download a PDF of this list here. Hopefully, this always-evolving list will help take some weight off your shoulders. Just give 'em this list (or the link) and leave 'em to their reading. Allow yourself to learn, grow, and process your discomfort.įor my Black and Brown folx, Indigenous folx, AAPI folx, Global Majority folx, and intersectional folx: share this list next time a white or Global Majority people in your life grappling with their connections to white supremacy asks you for reading recommendations. The deeper you get into this list, the more you'll unpack and the rawer you'll feel. Give yourself a week or two in between books to not overwhelm yourself. Read one and give yourself a moment to absorb its content. If you've got book recommendations, drop me a line at the list: I do not recommend reading three of these books back-to-back. And it will continue growing - so keep an eye on this page, as there will be new additions to the list. This list was built based on books I've read, books that have been recommended to me, and books that are currently sitting on my 'must-read' list. With that said, see below my attempt at a recommended reading list.

For all the books I've heard of and read, I know hundreds more that I have yet to hear about or read. There are a lot of books out there to help people dismantle their connections to and perpetuation of white supremacy.

Up until now, I'd never ventured to create a list. Hey, y'all! I have been asked from time to time over the years for my book recommendations around antiracism and white supremacy.

The State of Black Girls by Marline Francois-Madden