The Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley
This book provides a vital example of how self-destructive actions can be transformed into success when study and discipline becomes an essential behavioral pattern. Its brutal honesty on race matters, personal conflict and achievement can empower the most hapless individuals in society.
The Mis-Education of the Negro by Carter G. Woodson
Carter G. Woodson reveals that racial inequality begins with the misguided education provided to young black boys and girls. As a result, most black children develop negative perceptions of themselves and are bound to follow a doomed path.
The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois
A book comprised of several gut-wrenching essays, W.E.B Du Bois examines how race relations have created a lack of progression in America. Du Bois also challenges the black community to take a deeper look at the power of the black church and the single-mindedness of the black middle class’s views on obtaining wealth.
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
The unwritten rule that blacks must conform to societal norms set by the dominate culture can lead to an identity crisis.
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
This book takes a look at how racism and abuse have negatively impacted the minds of young black women. The black protagonist believes that all of her troubles in life would be solved if she was white with blue eyes. The Bluest Eye is an essential read in the age of Nicki Minaj.
