7 Anti-Racist Books Recommended by Educators and Activists

With protests across the country calling for systemic change and justice for the killings of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and Tony McDade, many people are asking themselves what they can do to help. Many anti-racist educators and activists say that to truly be anti-racist, we have to commit ourselves to the ongoing fight against racism — in the world and in us. We’ve compiled the following list of books suggested by anti-racist organizations, educators, and black-owned bookstores. They cover the history of racism in America, identifying white privilege, and looking at the intersection of racism and misogyny.