10 Books and 10 Podcasts by Black Storytellers

Growing up, I struggled to find myself in mainstream narratives and media. There weren’t many movies, books, and marketing materials that embodied the stories and experiences of people that looked like me. I spent the majority of my childhood and early adult life trying to find pieces of me in places that weren’t built with me in mind. Thus, I am grateful that we have now gradually moved into a place in our society where I can find stories that resemble mine.

In today’s post, I wanted to share the works of people that have made me see the magic within myself. I am grateful for the wisdom, laughter and grace the below authors and podcasts have shared with me the past few years. I’m even more grateful that future generations will have access to a wide array of stories.

Books

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Becoming by Michelle Obama

More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth

Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Go Tell It on the Mountain by James Baldwin

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

Teaching My Mother How To Give Birth by Warsan Shire

Feminism Is for Everybody: Passionate Politics by Bell Hooks

Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah

Podcasts

Affirm by Davia Roberts

Passing Through by Nneka Julia

Tech Unlocked by Grace Macjones

The Read by Kid Fury and Crissle West

Jesus & Jollof by Luvvie Ajayi and Yvonne Orji

Balanced Black Girl Podcast by Lestraundra Alfred

Techish by Michael Berhane and Abadesi Osunsade

The Friend Zone by Dustin Ross, HeyFranHey & Assante

Food Heaven Made Easy by Wendy Lopez and Jessica Jones

The Potter's House At One LA by Toure Roberts and Sarah Jakes Roberts