Books recommended by DeRay Mckesson
DeRay Mckesson is an American activist and writer who gained fame through his work in the Black Lives Matter movement. His writing often blends elements of memoir, poetry, and social commentary, exploring themes of identity, activism, and social justice.
The recommended books by DeRay Mckesson are characterized by their lyrical prose, introspective nature, and unflinching examination of systemic racism and oppression. While the individual titles vary in style and tone, they often incorporate elements of personal narrative, literary poetry, and provocative commentary on issues affecting Black communities, aiming to foster empathy, understanding, and collective action.
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- Tiger Lily: (by Jodi Lynn Anderson). Recommended by DeRay Mckesson
- Honey, I Love and Other Love Poems: (by Eloise Greenfield). Recommended by DeRay Mckesson
- Between the World and Me: (by Ta Nehisi Coates). Recommended by DeRay Mckesson , Linda Sarsour
- Parable of the Sower: A Novel (by Octavia E. Butler). Recommended by DeRay Mckesson
- Black Women, Black Love: America's War on African American Marriage (by Dianne M Stewart). Recommended by DeRay Mckesson
- Kindred: (by Octavia E. Butler). Recommended by DeRay Mckesson
- I'll Give You the Sun: (by Jandy Nelson). Recommended by DeRay Mckesson
- The People Could Fly: American Black Folktales (by Virginia Hamilton). Recommended by DeRay Mckesson