History & Culture

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Begin Again, a politically astute, lyrical meditation on how ordinary people can shake off their reliance on a small group of...

Lessons in Cut-Throat Capitalism from Rap’s Moguls Hip Hop is rewriting the rules of business; The Hip Hop MBA takes you on a guided tour of just how and what...

A foundational reckoning with how Black Americans have used the written word to define and redefine themselves, by one of the nation's major literary critics Distilled over many years from...

In Pursuit of Freedom for All A ground-breaking, personal exploration of America’s obsession with continuing human bondage from the editor of the New York Times–bestselling Barracoon. Freedom and equality are the...

'Essential reading for anyone who wants to understand history - and then go out and change it' Barack Obama 'The authentic voice of Mandela shines through this book' The Times...

The definitive account of Blaxploitation cinema—the freewheeling, often shameless, and wildly influential genre—from a distinctive voice in film history and criticism In 1971, two films grabbed the movie business, shook...

A STIRRING GRAPHIC NOVEL OF THE HAITIAN REVOLUTION The end of slavery started in what was then San Domingo. In 1791, the enslaved people of the most prized French sugar...

The Black Fives is a groundbreaking, timely history of the largely unknown early days of Black basketball, bringing to life the trailblazing players, teams, and impresarios who pioneered the sport....

Reclaim Your Unruly Beauty An act of rebellion and a reclamation of beauty An unmissable, radical essay from Emma Dabiri, bestselling author of Don't Touch My Hair and What White...

A POWERFUL MEMOIR AND MANIFESTO CHALLENGING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE A BLACK MAN IN BRITAIN You’re a black man. Aggressive. Athletic. Feared. Fetishised. Policed. Politicised. It’s limiting. It’s tiring. And it’s...

English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever The New York Times bestseller now in paperback. One of the preeminent linguists of our time examines the realms of language that...

Step into a world where the brightest creative minds of contemporary musical theatre share their insights and inspirations. Conversations in Color unveils the untold stories and perspectives of remarkable artists...

This is the first book to define and explore Black fatigue, the intergenerational impact of systemic racism on the physical and psychological health of Black people — and explain why...

A Different Way of Looking at Race'Barack Obama had a special talent for making different kinds of people feel comfortable around him because of his biracial life experience, says Adekoya....

My Unlikely Journey from the Street to the Stars In this inspiring coming-of-age memoir, a world-renowned astrophysicist emerges from an impoverished childhood and crime-filled adolescence to ascend through the top...

Understanding Our Racial Divide This young adult adaptation of the New York Times bestselling White Rage is essential antiracist reading for teens. An NAACP Image Award finalistA Kirkus Reviews Best...

How Kendrick Lamar Ignited the Soul of Black America 'Essential reading' Rolling Stone 'A must read. The best bit of literature currently out there on Kendrick Lamar' VICE Kendrick Lamar...

Illustrated by Hugo Martinez A stunning, imaginative work of history that transforms our understanding of slavery and resistance Women warriors planned and led slave revolts on slave ships during the...

John Horse and the Black Seminole Underground Railroad A daring account of Black Seminole warrior, chief, and diplomat John Horse and the route he forged on the Underground Railroad to...

Chasing Liberty in the Land of Fear From one of the world's foremost experts on the subject, a powerful argument that the greatest damage from drugs flows from their being...

In honor of Bob Marley's 75th birthday and the 40th anniversary of "Redemption Song," a powerful tribute that allows longtime fans, and budding activists looking for exemplary heroes in a...

Illustrated by Nate Powell "In sharing my story, it is my hope that a new generation will be inspired by Run to actively participate in the democratic process and help...

The Montgomery Story The inspiring account of the march towards American Civil Rights, as told by Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin Luther King, Jr. described Stride Toward Freedom as "the...

A Journey Along the Atlantic Slave Route A profound and harrowing meditation by a descendant of slaves who journeyed to Africa to understand her past. The slave, Saidiya Hartman observes,...

What Street Addresses Reveal about Identity, Race, Wealth and Power An exuberant work of popular history: why something as seemingly mundane as an address can save lives or serve the...

Explorations of Multiraciality in Modern Britain How does it feel when your heritage isn't listed as an option on an identification form? What is it like to grow up as...

A young reader's edition of Candacy Taylor's acclaimed book about the history of the Green Book, the guide for Black travelers Overground Railroad chronicles the history of the Green Book,...

Remembering the Tulsa Race Massacre and Black Wall Street Illustrated by Stacey Robinson One hundred years after the Tulsa Race Massacre, Across the Tracks is a celebration and memorial of...

A New Statesman essential non-fiction book of 2021Featured in Book Riot's 12 best nonfiction books about Black identity and historyA Times Higher Education Book of the Week Why are there...

New York Times Bestseller What J. D. Vance did for Appalachia with Hillbilly Elegy, CNN analyst and one of the youngest state representatives in South Carolina history Bakari Sellers does...

‘I cannot help but see the bodies of my near ancestors in the current caravans of desperate souls fleeing from place to place, chased by famine, war and toxins. Ideas...

An epic biography of Malcolm X finally emerges, drawing on hundreds of hours of the author's interviews, rewriting much of the known narrativeLes Payne, the renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist,...

In the bestselling tradition of Stuff Matters and The Disappearing Spoon — a clever and engaging look at materials, the innovations they made possible, and how these technologies changed us....

The dramatic story of a musician and artist whose unconventional journey to international success was far more important than her family name. Growing up in the shadow of her superstar...

A collection that examines what it is like to grow up African in Australia and defies, questions and sheds light on the many stereotypes that exist about our nation's vibrant...

Performing Blackness in America From the New York Times bestselling author of Tears We Cannot Stop For more than thirty years, Michael Eric Dyson has played a prominent role in...

Writings On British Caribbean Art Today, around a million British people are of Caribbean descent, reflecting a history of post-war migration that essentially begins and ends with the Nationality Act...

Quotes to Empower, Uplift and Inspire The world is full of Black heroes whose talent, strength and vision should inspire us all. From sporting greats and pioneering writers to world...

The critically acclaimed journalist and bestselling author of The Rage of a Privileged Class explores one of the most essential rights in America — free speech — and reveals how...

A Visual History of 100 Years of African Women An unprecedented visual history of African women told in striking and subversive historical photographs — featuring an Introduction by Edwidge Danticat...

Land, Labor, and Politics in the South Featuring a new foreword by Robin D. G. Kelley, this updated edition of the classic exploration of the economic inequality that fuels systematic...

This book is the hard conversation we must have. In 2020 we have seen clearer than ever that Black people are still fighting for the right to be judged by...

Four Hundred Souls is an epoch-defining history of African America, the first to appear in a generation, told by ninety leading Black voices — co-curated by Ibram X. Kendi, author...

A Cultural HistoryA groundbreaking book that explores the visual representations of Black culture across the globe throughout the twentieth century and into the twenty-firstThe African diaspora — a direct result...

The Making of Nigeria from Jihad to AmalgamationWhat do you get when dare-devil Jihadists, mad English missionaries and proud, stubborn, warring natives meet in a clash? Nigeria.Formation: From Jihad to...

The Story of an American Masterpiece From a superstar academic and cultural critic, an exploration of Alice Walker's critically acclaimed and controversial novel The Color Purple In 1982, Alice Walker...

Caribbean-British Art 1950s – NowThis fascinating book traces the connection between Britain and the Caribbean in the visual arts from the 1950s to today, a social and cultural history more...

Bestselling author and Sundance award-winning director Questlove offers a thrilling, music-driven ride through the last fifty years of American history. In Music Is History, bestselling author and Sundance award-winning director...

For many, the story of the weeks of protests in the summer of 2020 began with the horrific eight minutes and 46 seconds when Police Officer Derek Chauvin killed George...

The 10 G.O.A.T. Teams That Changed the NBA ForeverWhat turns a winning team into a dynasty? For many, legitimate dynasties are teams that not only won two or more titles...