assata’s & malcom’s autobiographies are some of the most impactful books I’ve ever read. I’d also recommend “the new jim crow“ by michelle alexander https://twitter.com/bintlevant/status/1265902082193682432
AHHH and pls read ANYTHING by robin kelley as well. race rebels should be REQUIRED reading
I plan on doing a whole thread on the accomplishments of ancient africans (and how much the greeks admired them) but if you’re interested in classic history, check out THEY CAME BEFORE COLUMBUS by ivan van sertima, here’s a link to his lecture
finally, if you haven’t watched 13TH on netflix it is a great introduction to the history of the mass incarceration & racial inequality in the US that features a TON of incredible black authors & activists to be introduced to
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