African American Nonfiction
A variety of recently published African American nonfiction titles recommended by our librarians.
-
The Other Madisons
Kearse--a descendant of an enslaved cook and, according to oral tradition, President James Madison--shares her family story and explores the issues of legacy, race, and the powerful consequences of telling the whole truth.
Format: Downloadable Audiobook
View The Other Madisons -
A Promised Land
Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy.
Format: Downloadable Audiobook
View A Promised Land -
Reclaiming Her Time
A funny, warm, and admiring portrait of a champion who refuses to stay silent in the face of corruption and injustice; a powerful woman who is an inspiration to us all.
Format: eBook
View Reclaiming Her Time -
The Rise
Driven by a desire to fight against bias, reclaim Black culinary traditions, and energize a new generation of cooks, Marcus shares his own journey alongside 150 recipes in honor of dozens of top chefs, writers, and activists--with stories exploring their creativity and influence.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
View The Rise -
Rockaway
Unmoored by a failed marriage and disconnected from her high-octane life in the city, Diane Cardwell finds herself staring at a small group of surfers coasting through mellow waves toward shore--and senses something shift.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
View Rockaway -
Surviving the White Gaze
Rebecca Carroll grew up the only black person in her rural New Hampshire town. Adopted at birth by artistic parents who believed in peace, love, and zero population growth, her early childhood was loving and idyllic.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
View Surviving the White Gaze -
Taking A Knee, Taking A Stand
Tells the stories of prominent African American male and female athletes who often risked their careers to fight racial discrimination and promote social justice.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
View Taking A Knee, Taking A Stand -
Toni Morrison
Morrison details not only her writing life and her influences, but also her other careers as a teacher and as a publisher, as well as the gripping story of her family.
Format: eBook
View Toni Morrison -
The Three Mothers
Much has been written about Berdis Baldwin's son James, about Alberta King's son Martin Luther, and Louise Little's son Malcolm. But virtually nothing has been said about the extraordinary women who raised them.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
View The Three Mothers -
The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health
An exploration of Black mental health, the forces that have undermined mental health progress for African Americans, and what needs to heal psychological distress, find community, and undo years of stigma and marginalization in order to access effective mental health care.
Format: Book
Availability: Available
View The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health