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What Are Some Good African American Books to Read?

The United States boasts a long history of gifted and critically acclaimed African-American writers. Turn to the following books for a glimpse into the talents of some of the world's most esteemed black authors.
  1. The Color Purple

    • The Color Purple, Alice Walker's classic novel, tells the tale of an African-American woman's self-discovery amidst an abusive marriage and a newfound friendship.

    Beloved

    • Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel relays the struggles of Sethe, a runaway slave who's simply trying to raise her young daughter.

    Go Tell It on the Mountain

    • An honest and forthright examination of family and religion, James Baldwin's masterpiece never fails to illicit a passionate response from all who read it.

    Race Matters

    • Cornell West's groundbreaking and critically acclaimed nonfiction book, Race Matters, explores the power and politics of race in the United States.

    Native Son

    • Native Son delves into the tragic tale of an African-American youth's descent into a life of crime and violence, all while commenting on the country's economic climate and justice system, as it relates it race.

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