The Black Agenda

"This is the moment when we need most the voices who understand what the stakes are in Black lives...This book is the first step towards defining Black expertise, assigning value to the work that we do, and taking up space in the public on our own terms." —Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom, from the foreword to The Black Agenda
From ongoing reports of police brutality to the disproportionate impact COVID-19 has had on Black Americans, 2020 brought a renewed awareness to the deep-rootedness of racism and white supremacy in every facet of American life.
The Black Agenda is the first book of its kind—a bold and urgent move towards social justice through a profound collection of essays featuring Black scholars and experts across economics, education, health, climate, and technology. It speaks to the question "What's next for America?" on the subjects of policy-making, mental health, artificial intelligence, climate movement, the future of work, the...