Penn Valley Common Read- The 1619 Project

Lists from the American Libraries Association of frequently banned and challenged books.

Infographics and statistics on recent book challenges and bans in the United States.

A project about American history, Black life, and the resilience of memory, from The Atlantic.

Recognizing that killings and maimings of unarmed Black people by police authorities in the United States escalate unabated and that effective domestic remedies are either non-existent or exacerbated by the policies of the federal government of the United States led to this International Commission of Inquiry. Contains the major Inquiry report, as well as video and transcripts related to many victims of police violence.

The official website of The New York Times Magazine's 1619 Project. An interactive website containing numerous writings and photo essays.

PEN America stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression in the United States and worldwide. They champion the freedom to write, recognizing the power of the word to transform the world. Their mission is to unite writers and their allies to celebrate creative expression and defend the liberties that make it possible.