By Shalra Azeem & Keshav Bansal

Black History Month is a time to honor the past, celebrate resilience, and amplify voices that not only shaped history, but the present as well. That’s because Black history isn’t just something we look back on—it’s something we carry forward. It lives in the stories passed down, in the voices that refuse to be silenced, and in the work that is still unfinished.

By Asha Ahn, Spring 2025 intern.

Black history is a testament to resilience and the relentless pursuit of justice. As we honor Black History Month, we’re highlighting an essential reading list of new titles exploring the struggles, triumphs, and enduring impact of the Black community throughout history.

In recognition of International Human Solidarity Day, and as part of Universal Human Rights Month, The New Press has prepared a Human Rights Reading list!