Widespread protests against police brutality have led many white people to ask how they can better understand the systems behind the disparities in our society.

There are dozens of great resources out there. Nerdette host Greta Johnsen and NPR books editor Barrie Hardymon offer a few recommendations of the books they’ve found helpful. Plus a handful of summer reads, too.

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