Powerful Reads on African American History & Racial Justice (22 books)

Step into one of the most powerful, hidden, and heartbreaking chapters of American history.
This Listopia highlights the most important books about the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, the destruction of Black Wall Street, and the true stories of the survivors, heroes, and families whose lives were changed forever.

Featuring essential nonfiction like Red Summer – The Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 by Tom McAuliffe, this list is designed to help readers discover the truth, honor the victims, and preserve the history that must never be forgotten.

Whether you're a student, history lover, researcher, or simply someone seeking the truth, these books will leave a lasting impact.

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1	Dark Open Sky - The Disappearance of Flight MH 370 by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) 4.75 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Mr. Mulligan- The Life of Champion Armless Golfer Tommy McAuliffe by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) 4.62 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Nuts!: The Life & Times of General Tony McAuliffe by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Kill or Be Killed – The Amsterdam Affair by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Silent Directive by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 192, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Throttle Up:: Teacher Astronaut Christa McAuliffe by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Almost - The Road to the Grande by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Against the Current - From the Streets to the Sea by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 186, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Charmed - From Motown to Combat and Back by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 184, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Buddy, Brian and Me - A Spooky Rock-n-Roll Story by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings score: 182, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Oracle - The Algorithmic Age by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 180, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Mad Dog! Detroit Tiger Dick McAuliffe (The McAuliffe Series Book 4) by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 178, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Deepwater Oil: Drillin on the Moon by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 176, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Thunder Road - Goodyear, God & Gatorade! by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings score: 174, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Off the Rock - Escaping Alcatraz by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) 4.62 avg rating — 8 ratings score: 172, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Max and Me - Paws Across The Water by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 170, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	Space Cowboy - The Way Home by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) 4.67 avg rating — 3 ratings score: 168, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Soft Shell - Teddy the Talking Turtle by Tom McAuliffe (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings score: 166, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	A Court of Thorns and Roses eBook Bundle (A Court of Thorns and Roses, #1-4) by Sarah J. Maas (Goodreads Author) 4.78 avg rating — 40,922 ratings score: 164, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	سهم دیگری by Éric-Emmanuel Schmitt 4.17 avg rating — 11,649 ratings score: 162, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Crescent City ebook Bundle: A 3 Book Bundle (Crescent City, #1-3) by Sarah J. Maas (Goodreads Author) 4.62 avg rating — 6,665 ratings score: 160, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, eBooks, Webinars (and More) That Engage Customers and Ignite Your Business by Ann Handley (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 3,801 ratings score: 158, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars