here at Reading for Black Lives, every month is for celebrating, uplifting and centering Black history.
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to kick off BHM, this edition is a general primer. it includes narratives from prominent Black activists and histories of Black liberation movements.
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sharing/reposting the work of Black folks on social media is all good and fine but i urge you to continue thinking about how you can uplift and fulfill the material needs of Black folks. redistribution of funds is the first step

book list:

the war before by safiya bukhari

song in a weary throat by pauli murray

from #blacklivesmatter to black liberation by keeanga-yamahtta taylor

jesus and the disinherited by howard thurman

the purpose of power: how to build movements from the 21st century by alicia garza

black power, black lawyer by nkechi taifa

a history of pan-african revolt by c.l.r james

ella baker & the black freedom movement by barbara ransby

when they call you a terrorist by patrisse khan-cullors & asha bandele

if you are interested in purchasing a book, click on an image and you will be taken to a Black-owned bookstore where you can purchase the book directly!