As many people confront hard truths that Black Americans have faced daily in this country, the need for education about the history of the long and ongoing fight for racial justice is critical. While there are many worthwhile books about race and anti-racism, there are also plenty of resources to be found in other mediums, like film, with much to teach viewers about this history.
TIME's curated round-up of movies to watch, books to read, and essays to feed your mind to better understand systematic racism and protest history in the U.S.