2021's Best Books About Being Black in America

by G'Ra Asim

Part memoir, part rebel yell of a love letter to idiosyncratic young Black men trying to find their ways in the world. Full review >

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by Zeba Blay

An insightful, provocative, heartfelt blend of memoir and social commentary that is as revelatory as it is celebratory. Full review >

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by Charles M. Blow

Valuable as a thought experiment alone but also an “actual plan” for effecting lasting political change. Full review >

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by Tarana Burke

An unforgettable page-turner of a life story rendered with endless grace and grit. Full review >

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by Rebecca Carroll

A deeply resonant memoir of hard-won authenticity. Full review >

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by Emma Dabiri

A must-read for anyone seeking to be an agent of much-needed societal change. Full review >

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by Michael Eric Dyson

A thoughtful, elegantly argued contribution to the literature of Black lives in America. Full review >

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by Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Powerful, poignant, and ultimately celebratory. Let the church say, “Amen!” Full review >

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by Joseph L. Graves Jr. & Alan H. Goodman

An entertaining and informative read that will serve as a jumping-off point for countless discussions about racism. Full review >

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by Farah Jasmine Griffin

The power of reading provides the emotional engine driving this insightful, profound, and heartfelt book. Full review >

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by Tamika D. Mallory with Ashley A. Coleman

An urgent call for racial justice that demands attention, discussion, and action. Full review >

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by Nichole Perkins

Fans will appreciate this closer look into Perkins' life and adventures, and newcomers will get to know her well. Full review >

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by Dax-Devlon Ross

A fiery, eloquent call to action for White men who want to be on the right side of history. Full review >

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by Clint Smith III

A brilliant, vital work about “a crime that is still unfolding.” Full review >

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