After the recent killing of George Floyd by a police officer -- along with countless others before him -- the nation has been breaking out into protests regarding racism and police brutality. One of the most important things, too, that we can do to combat racism is to educate ourselves, and there is no time like the present to pick up a book and learn all that we can. What effect does systematic racism have on the black community in this country? What does it encompass? What steps can we take, and what types of policies need to be put in place? We've put together a list of seven books that will help you to gain a better understanding of racism and the ways in which we can go about challenging it. Of course, this isn't a comprehensive list. There are so many books, articles, and essays about racism in the U.S. Please feel free to leave us a comment with any other books that you have found helpful. 1. White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk...
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