Rashad Robinson

Explore how racism has a cost for everyone, not just people of color, in this powerful analysis of inequality. Economist Heather McGhee takes us on a deeply personal journey across America, detailing how racism has contributed to collapsing public infrastructure, stagnant wages, and increased inequality. But where there is division, there is also solidarity. Through unlikely stories of hope and unity, The Sum of Us offers a new vision for a better America, where racism's devastating costs are finally understood by all.

This stunning debut novel delves into the forbidden love between two young enslaved men on a Deep South plantation, and the betrayal that threatens to destroy them. Isaiah and Samuel find refuge and intimacy in each other, transforming their barn into a place of solace in a world ruled by vicious masters. However, when an older slave seeks to curry favor by preaching the master's gospel, Isaiah and Samuel's love is seen as a danger to the plantation's harmony. With lyrical writing reminiscent of Toni Morrison, Robert Jones Jr. gives voice to both the enslaved and their oppressors in a story of pain and suffering, inheritance, and the heroic power of love.

Explore the history of Black glamour with this groundbreaking book! Through rarely seen photographs and insightful biographies, discover the famous actors, dancers, writers, and entertainers who worked in the 20th-century entertainment industry but rarely appeared in the same publications as their white counterparts. From Josephine Baker to Diana Ross, and many more influential artists, Vintage Black Glamour uncovers the forgotten stories of Black stars and is a must-have addition to Black history archives.

Experience the taste of authentic American country cooking with menus for the four seasons. Edna Lewis shares her family's delightful preparations of fresh ingredients, celebrating the joys of each special time of year, from the first shad and wild mushrooms of spring to roasted sweet potatoes and warm apple pie in fall. With detailed recipes and personal reminiscences, you'll feel the sense of community and hard work that rewarded them with good food. Recreate this lost time in America in your own kitchen, and savor the delightful flavors of the past.

Discover a powerful and thought-provoking collection of essays on the crises and challenges facing black America in the midst of conservatism. Written by an esteemed scholar/activist, these essays confront the realities of the 21st century and offer bold insight into the fight for black liberation.

Explore the disturbing consequences of racial injustice in this intensely personal and provocative book, which galvanized the civil rights movement upon its publication in 1963. The Fire Next Time includes two powerful "letters," urging both black and white Americans to confront the legacy of racism. Described as a "sermon, ultimatum, confession, deposition, testament, and chronicle" in searing prose, this book is a literary classic that continues to resonate today.

"The Man Who Sold America" by Joy-Ann Reid delves into the impact of Donald Trump's presidency and questions if he's running the longest con in US history. Reid examines how he won the presidency with his divisive tactics and how his self-dealing, scandal, and corruption has affected America's global stature and national identity. With interviews with thought leaders and in-depth analysis, Reid locates the Trump era within the context of modern history and examines whether America can undo the damage he has done. This deeply pertinent analysis reveals the causes and consequences of the Trump presidency and what the future may hold.

Explore the unchecked power of prosecutors in America's mass incarceration crisis with "Charged" by Emily Bazelon. In this eye-opening book, Bazelon reveals how prosecutors hold the upper hand in the legal system and make decisions that determine people's fates. However, she also offers hope by showcasing a new wave of reform-minded prosecutors who are taking office and fighting for justice and mercy. Dive into this timely and important work that sheds light on the missing piece of the mass incarceration puzzle.