Racism & Discrimination

The beauty of wildflowers is in the blend of their size, shape and color. The beauty of a symphony orchestra is not only the music being played; but the variety of instruments and how the instruments are arranged; and how the conductor blends the variety of instruments into a beautiful score...

The late, legendary performer and activist’s candid reflections on American race relations and social movements, based on previously unpublished conversations with the award-winning historian Harry Belafonte was more than a bestselling folk singer and Hollywood’s first Black matinée idol...

How far is the gulf between you and your enemy? Too wide to cross? Too far to bridge? Or too deep to heal? All over the world, there are divides: victims and perpetrators; cops and robbers; neo-Nazis and queer communities; Hutus and Tutsis. Whether it is over class, race, sexuality, faith or...

The Law of Injustice Repetitive AccountabilityBy Raven F. BlackwoodWhen injustice repeats, accountability escalates. This doctrine is not philosophy — it’s correction. It exposes how systems hide repetition behind procedure, how roles disguise contradiction as duty, and how authority...

Explore how systemic oppression turns fear into law, and how gripping historical resistance fights back against tyranny. Ideal for an immersive commute, this thought-provoking deep dive examines the dark mechanisms that institutionalize persecution. From the tribunals of Revolutionary France to...

A foundational classic in the historiography of the American Civil War. In July 1863 New York City experienced widespread rioting unparalleled in the history of the nation. Here for the first time is a scholarly analysis of the Civil War Draft Riots, dealing with motives and with the reasons for...

Antisemitism, as hatred of Jews and Judaism, has been a central problem of Western civilization for millennia, and its history continues to invite debate. This Very Short Introduction untangles the history of the phenomenon, from ancient religious conflict to 'new' antisemitism in the...

In Racist by Design, award-winning historian Kelly Lytle Hernández reveals how generations of lawmakers and law enforcers built the American immigration system to encourage white immigrants while targeting nonwhite migrants for exclusion, punishment, and removal. The goal, often explicitly...

'I realised that time is precious, and what we do with it matters, especially if we want to create change. And that begins with conversation.' Growing up the son of a Black father and white mother in 1980s Britain, Alex Beresford has always known that identity isn't straightforward. From the...

Bloomsbury presents Don't Shoot: One Man, a Street Fellowship, and the End of Violence in Inner-City America by David M. Kennedy, narrated by Patrick Lawlor. The remarkable story of David Kennedy's crusade to combat America's plague of gang- and drug-related violence - with methods that have...

For over 25 years, Readings for Diversity and Social Justice has been the trusted, leading anthology to cover a wide range of social justice issues. With full sections dedicated to racisms, classism, religious oppression, ableism, youth and elder oppression, and sexism, heterosexism, and...

A far-reaching examination of how America came to treat street and corporate crime so differently. While America incarcerates its most marginalized citizens at an unparalleled rate, the nation has never developed the capacity to consistently prosecute corporate wrongdoing. Dual Justice unearths...

In an age of curated silence, false virtue, and weaponized identity, Alyssa Rosenheck refused to shrink. White. Blonde. Jew. is a brave cultural and political narrative for anyone ready to speak truth, reclaim moral clarity, and lead with values that won’t bend.

Uncover the fierce cultural history and identity politics tangled within our everyday beauty standards. As you get ready in the morning or navigate your daily commute, this thought-provoking listen transforms cosmetic choices into a profound archive of power, belonging, and resistance. Discover...

Navigate the philosophy of social justice by separating equal moral worth from the myth of human sameness. Perfect for a thought-provoking commute, this grounded exploration dissects the fierce debates surrounding privilege, meritocracy, and human rights. Transform your deep focus time into a...