For Americans who are new in the struggle for racial justice, now is the time to familiarize yourself with this country’s long history of anti-racist movements and the figures who led them. As the saying goes, if you don’t learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it. The story also often leaves behind the voices need to be heard — there is a excellent Call Your Girlfriend about this episodefor those who are interested, but many of the books in this list to bring back to the care center to share their knowledge with future generations.
These great books offer perspectives, deepen our understanding of important events and people, and we hope to inspire you to continue to support, donate, listen, and speak against racism. Educating yourself on the history of justice in issues now will leave better prepared to continue with this important work — beyond the pages of a book.
