In honor of Black History Month—and in recognition that Black history is always unfolding—we asked faculty, staff, alum, community partners, and students to share a book by a Black author that has shaped how they understand Black life, culture and history. Their recommendations remind us that these stories are ongoing, essential, and deeply human. Explore the list, borrow from your local library, and support the places doing the year-round work of preserving and celebrating Black history.