For the History Nerd
For the person who needs to know everything about, well, everything.
We Refuse by Kellie Carter Jackson
Historian Kellie Carter Jackson offers an unflinching examination of the breadth of Black responses to white oppression, particularly those pioneered by Black women.
We Are the Culture by Arionne Nettles
A sweeping and loving history of Chicago’s Black visionaries–from fashion, journalism, entertainment, and more.
Call & Response favorite!
The Black Jacobins by C.L.R. James
A stirring and impassioned historical account of the largest revolt led by enslaved people in history: the Haitian Revolution of 1791-1803–the first major analysis of this pivotal event.
The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine
by Rashid Khalidi
A landmark and history of one hundred years of war waged against the Palestinians from the foremost U.S. historian of the Middle East, told through pivotal events and family history.
LatinoLand by Marie Arana
Drawing from hundreds of interviews and in-depth research, Arana provides a vibrant portrait and history of the United States’ largest and fastest-growing demographic.
The Rediscovery of America by Ned Blackhawk
A sweeping and overdue retelling of U.S. history that recognizes Indigenous people as essential to understanding the evolution of modern America.
A Passionate Mind in Relentless Pursuit
by Noliwe Rooks
An intimate account of the life and legacy of Mary McLeod Bethune, who centered the progress of Black women and girls in the struggle for sociopolitical liberation.
Eyeliner by Zahra Hankir
An exploration of the rich history of one of the world’s most…eye-conic…cosmetics.
The Making of Asian America by Erika Lee
A comprehensive history of Asian American, their role in American life, activism over the years, and struggle as both “despised minorities” and “model minorities”--now with a new foreword.