The history of Black people in the United States is a journey filled with perseverance, reflection and overcoming.
Today’s African American population is still tethered to the beginnings their predecessors endured. That connection to the past simultaneously serves as a catalyst in their pursuit of social justice, and a point of reference to measure growth.
Reporters across Pennsylvania spoke with Black educators, diversity advocates and other leaders to hear about their favorite books with facets of Black history, including less familiar texts that have inspired them and shaped their perspectives.
Reflecting on writings from Frederick Douglass to Isabel Wilkerson, these avid readers celebrate the power of words and elevate the lessons engraved in Black history.