May Day is a nationally recognized holiday in South Africa to celebrate the economic unity, transformation, and the dissolution of Apartheid. Nelson Mandela was present during the early protests and was a prominent figure in the South African Labor Movement

Follow the life story of Emma Mashinini, Secretary of the South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union, during South African Apartheid and in her work and experience as a textile factory worker and union leader.

This book uncovers untold stories and rarely seen images of the Black experience, providing new context around culturally significant moments

Read about MLK’s stance on economic justice and how it pairs with his philosophy and commitment to the poor and working class.

Our Spring Book Club select, this book also dives into Pauli Murray’s experiences with labor law and advocacy.

This book focuses on the stories of fifty impactful black women and how they have contributed to bettering our society – Elise

This is one of my favorite fantasy books! It follows the journey of Zelie and her experiences as a women in possession of magic in a world that hates magic. This book also pulls from Yoruba culture and folklore for its world. – Kyla

This book tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, a woman whose cells became the first immortalized human cell line. Although, she didn’t choose to give those cells away, the Hela cell has revolutionized scientific research and has saved the lives of millions of people. – Kyla

This memoir tells the story of Taraji P. Henson’s life, from her upbringing in Washington, D.C., to her rise to stardom. Along the way, she shares the many struggles she faced, including motherhood and pursuing her dreams – Elise

This book gives an overview of the thoughts and words of Assata Shakur and Leila Khaled, two incredibly important and powerful female revolutionaries. – Kyla

This book tells the real story of a black woman named Louella who built a kingdom in Appalachia in the late 80s. It’s a story of love, freedom, hope, and dignity. – Kyla

This book highlights black women who were able to further their education and helped to shape the american education system – Elise