In my latest podcast, due out later this month, I will do a deep-ish dive into the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass. This thrilling narrative of an enslaved man's life and his ultimate escape is a classically unread classic that every American should at least familiarize themselves with, if not read in its (brief, wonderful) entirety. I mention in the episode that for those looking for more to read and watch about slavery in America and its many, many vestiges and stains on our current world, I would provide a list here. So, without further ado, here is a list of sources that I have enjoyed.
Non-Fiction
Slavery by Another Name, The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II. By Douglas A. Blackmon. Note: there is a book and movie
The Harvest: Integrating Mississippi’s Schools. By Douglas A. Blackmon
High on the Hog: How African-American Cuisine Transformed America. Netflix series, Season 1, Episode 1.
Fiction
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
Beloved by Toni Morrison
Wolf Whistle (about Emmett Till) by Lewis Nordan
Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
Because I usually write about food here, I will also share a fantastic recipe from the NY Times for smothered chicken, a dish that "has its roots in West African, French, and Creole culinary traditions," according to the NYT cooking app.
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