African American Studies
The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X
Hardcover
Longlisted • National Book Award (Nonfiction)
An epic biography of Malcolm X finally emerges, drawing on hundreds of hours of the author’s interviews, rewriting much of the known narrative.
Best Books of Fall 2020 • O, the Oprah Magazine
Afropessimism
Hardcover
Afropessimism is an unparalleled account of the non-analogous experience of being Black.
More than Just Race: Being Black and Poor in the Inner City
Paperback
A preeminent sociologist of race explains a groundbreaking new framework for understanding racial inequality, challenging both conservative and liberal dogma.
Carolina Clay: The Life and Legend of the Slave Potter Dave
Hardcover
The compelling story of a slave, owned by the author's ancestors, who became one of the singular artists of the nineteenth century.
Firebrand of Liberty: The Story of Two Black Regiments That Changed the Course of the Civil War
Hardcover
A nearly forgotten Civil War episode is restored to history in this masterful account.