Personal Library & Archive
A curated personal library spanning social sciences, Black history and literature, philosophy, education, and more — alongside essays, documentaries, and an archive of intellectual work.
Explore the collection
Browse, search, and filter the full library by genre and format. Full-text search across every title and author.
Books across 10 genres
A dedicated celebration of the prominent Black writers and thinkers whose work fills these shelves — from Baldwin to Morrison to Du Bois.
15+ featured authors profiled
Essays, reading notes, reflections on books and ideas. Thoughts on history, education, social justice, and the power of reading.
Essays & reflections
Writings, documentaries, speeches, clips, and other works from Black artists and thinkers that have shaped perspectives and movements.
Beyond the bookshelf
Who is behind this library? Learn about the reader, the collection, and why these books matter.
The story behind the shelves
Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.
— Harry S. Truman