Black Ink: Literary Legends on the Peril, Power, and Pleasure of Reading and Writing: 9781501154294: Oliver, Stephanie Stokes, Giovanni, Nikki

Black Ink is a groundbreaking anthology that celebrates the power of black literature in America, spanning over 250 years of history from Frederick Douglass to Ta-Nehisi Coates.

This comprehensive collection sheds light on the injustice of black people being forbidden by law to learn to read, while presenting a diverse array of contributors and their works within the greater context of American literary tradition.

With an in-depth interview with President Barack Obama, this anthology is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the rich history and diversity of black thought in America.