The following 23 books I have read, and 46 books I would like to read, organized into one I have read, followed by two I need to read. This list is in honor of Black History Month, but these books are recommended all-year-round.
This list is by a long shot not definitive. I recommend checking out these lists, also:
https://www.listchallenges.com/what-to-read-listen-to-and-watch-to-learn (About Institutional Racism)
https://www.listchallenges.com/african-books-you-should-read/
https://www.listchallenges.com/the-blues-and-jazz-in-books
https://www.listchallenges.com/25-books-about-being-black-in-canada
https://www.listchallenges.com/555-books-to-read-now