History and Historiography

Black History Month at the Independent Institute

Join us this Black History Month by diving into these thought-provoking Independent Institute books that explore the intersection of race, individualism, and liberty! Each one explores the surprising and often overlooked chapters of racism in the United States—and how liberty can resolve one of the most difficult of issues of our time.

Our mission is to boldly advance peaceful, prosperous, and free societies grounded in a commitment to human worth and dignity for all citizens.

These books are not only guaranteed to educate you, but also inspire reflection, conversation, and a deeper understanding of our nation’s history of liberty and entrepreneurship!

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T.R.M. Howard

T.R.M. Howard (1908-1976) founded black community organizations, organized civil rights rallies and boycotts, championed free enterprise and the Second Amendment, critiqued Big Government and socialism, and helped lead the fight for justice for Emmett Till and others. T.R.M. Howard: Doctor, Entrepreneur, Civil Rights Pioneer provides a complete and fascinating portrait of this important leader all too often forgotten.

“A gripping and moving read.” —Shelby Steele
Paperback
$16.95

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Hardcover
$19.95

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Race & Liberty in America

Instead of objective deliberation of such major issues as race relations, partisanship has too often undermined the process and distorted the outcome in the United States’ two-party political system. Race & Liberty in America explains the major themes of the anti-racist, classical liberal tradition of individual liberty and equality.

“A history buff’s dream.” —Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
Paperback
$29.95

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Hardcover
$59.95

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Securing Civil Rights 

What did it mean to take civil rights seriously—especially the “right to bear arms”—in the years following the abolition of slavery? Securing Civil Rights illustrates the importance of the right to bear arms in the context of the African-American experience during Reconstruction.

“A book that contributes significantly to our understanding of the linkage between the Second and Fourteenth Amendments.”
Journal of Southern History
Paperback
$19.50

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Let’s make this year’s Black History Month a time of education, reflection, and dialogue. Happy Reading!
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