20 Books For African Americans To Consider Reading

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Books have long been a cornerstone of cultural preservation and empowerment; this is especially true within the African-American community, where books created for us and by us have a history of being banned from libraries, schools, and the mainstream altogether.

From classic literature that sheds light on the Black experience to contemporary works that challenge societal norms, these stories are windows into our history, struggles, triumphs, and futures.