The Autobiography of Malcolm X
Originally published in 1964, the Muslim leader and firebrand Malcolm X recounts his journey from a prison cell to Mecca, describing his transition from hoodlum to Muslim minister. In it, he pulls off the perfect hat trick. He clearly spells out the injustice and anger that results from racism in America while being brutally honest about his own failings and misgivings. It defines both the movement and the evolution of Malcolm X from "the angriest Black man in America" to someone who recognized the brotherhood of all mankind. It is essential reading to move beyond empathy to seeing racism through the eyes of those most affected by it. His co-author, Alex Haley, also wrote about another man who, like Malcolm, refused to quit.
15 Essential Books for Understanding Race Relations in America, Source:https://www.rd.com/culture/essential-books-about-race-relations-in-america/
