Killer Mike is a rap artist, a true M.C., and out spoken political/community activist.  He openly endorses Bernie Sanders for President, and recommends all black people – males in particular should read the following three books:

1. Mama Black Widow – by Ice Berg Slim.

  
Former Pimp turned author – Ice Berg Slim (formal name Robert Beck) is now deceased.  He wrote this fictional memoir, which tells the gritty story of the trials and tribulations of a black drag queen, Otis Tilson, who moved from the Deep South to depression-era Chicago ghetto.

2. The Narrative of The Life of Frederick Douglas – An American Slave – by Frederick Douglas

  

This book was recommended to understand the world from a different perspective other than the Civil Right Era perspective.

3. Black Reconstruction- by W.E.B. Du Bois

  
Killer Mike explained how this book will shed light on the mistakes that were made in not supporting Marcus Garvey’s efforts to repatriate black people to Africa.  

If you haven’t had the chance to read these selections, check them out and provide feedback and or more titles That may be enlightening to our people.