Remaking Black Power by Ashley D. Farmer

This poetry collection is described by Buzzfeed writer Saeed Jones as “A bright black joy that I deserve and need and welcome.”

This captivating novel offers a tantalizing plot twist that will have you captivated throughout the whole read. This New York Times Bestseller explores the role of intimacy and marriage in Black lives. This moving memoir tells the emotional story of a young African American man moving through the challenges of familial relationships, eating disorders, addiction, confusion, and abuse. This collection of essays emphasizes the power of storytelling and amplifies the voices of Black women from a multitude of personal perspectives. This unique novel takes place over the course of a short 60 seconds and offers a new perspective on the issue of gun violence in the United States. This book takes a historical dive into the often overlooked role of white women in enslavement both before and after the Civil War. They Were Her Property by Stephanie E.This classic autobiography about Angelou’s childhood is a triumphant story of overcoming adversity and sheds light on the background of one of the world’s most well-known Black authors. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou.Osman is a gripping and refreshing contemporary poet that describes the lives and struggles of Black people with raw personal honesty. This book describes the lives and challenges of Black women engaged in social justice movements and how tools from artwork to political cartoons to critical political essays are all vehicles for empowerment. This Pulitzer Prize-winning nonfiction book is a beautiful narration of the Great Migration, the path of 6 million Black Americans out of the feudal south. The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson.If you’re looking for page turners that also honor Black History Month, look no further! We’ve got a list of great Black History Month reads from novels to nonfiction and everything in between. Earlier this week we shared some tips for reading more this year.

Remaking Black Power by Ashley D. Farmer