20 Books About Black Lives Matter and Civil Rights to Put on Your Essential Reading List

Frustrated with the way discussions about race are so commonly led by those who are ignorant to its legacy and impact, British journalist Reni Eddo-Lodge created a masterpiece: Why I'm No Longer Talking to White People About Race. Her book covers the erasure of Black history, the purpose of White dominance, and Whitewashed feminism, while also teaching ways to identify and counter racism in daily life. Her writing is applicable on a global scale, making this an essential book to understanding structural racism.