Happy MLK Day! Here’s a round up of social justice books that influenced my understanding of race, justice, and equity. It’s important for me to share these ideals with my children, so that they can become good citizens. Below, I’ve included the name of the book, the author, and the key themes. During Martin Luther Day Jr. Day, I hope that you have a chance to reflect on social justice principles and teach your children about them at the same time.
See recommended reading below:
📚Caste by Isabel Wilkerson (Race/Racism and Social Structures)
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📚Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby, PhD (Uncovers how racism infiltrated Religion)
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📚The Sum of Us by Heather McGhee
(The Economic Cost of Racism)
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📚Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall (The Black US Woman experience & more!)
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📚1619 Project Nikole Hannah-Jones (All of the Things💯)
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📚For the Sake of All Jason Purnell (Health Inequities)
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📚Push Out by Monique W. Morris @monique w morris (Education Disparities & Punishment Gap)
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📚New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander (Prison Industrial Complex)
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📚Color of Law by Richard Rothstein (Housing Discrimination)
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What other social Justice books would you add to this list? Please share some of your favorites below.
