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13 books in this category

The Moment of Lift

The Moment of Lift

Melinda Gates

Explores how empowering women lifts societies, with personal stories from Gates’ philanthropic work.

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Winners Take All

Winners Take All

Anand Giridharadas

Critiques philanthropy and the elite’s approach to solving social issues, arguing that it often reinforces inequality.

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The Autobiography of Malcolm X

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Malcolm X

The powerful life story of Malcolm X, detailing his journey from street hustler to prominent civil rights activist.

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Just Mercy

Just Mercy

Bryan Stevenson

A memoir by a lawyer who founded the Equal Justice Initiative, highlighting cases of injustice in the American legal system.

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The New Jim Crow

The New Jim Crow

Michelle Alexander

Examines the racial disparities in the U.S. criminal justice system and argues that mass incarceration functions as a form of racial control.

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Long Walk to Freedom

Long Walk to Freedom

Nelson Mandela

The autobiography of Nelson Mandela, detailing his life, struggle against apartheid, and eventual presidency of South Africa.

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Bury the Chains

Bury the Chains

Adam Hochschild

A historical account of the British abolitionist movement, highlighting the fight to end slavery.

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Parting the Waters

Parting the Waters

Taylor Branch

A comprehensive history of the civil rights movement, focusing on Martin Luther King Jr. and pivotal events.

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Reveille for Radicals

Reveille for Radicals

Saul D. Alinsky

Alinsky’s guide to grassroots organizing and community activism.

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Mighty Be Our Powers

Mighty Be Our Powers

Leymah Gbowee

Memoir of Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah Gbowee’s activism in Liberia.

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Writing My Wrongs

Writing My Wrongs

Shaka Senghor

Memoir detailing Senghor’s life in prison and his path to redemption.

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Farming While Black

Farming While Black

Leah Penniman

Explores sustainable agriculture practices from a Black perspective.

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Climate Justice

Climate Justice

Mary Robinson

Advocates for a fair approach to climate change that prioritizes vulnerable communities.

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