12 Books About Racism to Read Right Now

The power of the written word is that it can take us beyond our own worlds, outside our own experiences, and into the lives of people different from us in ways great and small. If, in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, you're looking to broaden your understanding of the black experience in America—and around the world—turning to important books on the subject is a simple step to take. These novels, essays, and memoirs all address racial injustice with unique power and unforgettable prose, illuminating a topic that has been kept in the dark for many for far too long.