The Black Papers

Presenting the most comprehensive Black policy agenda produced in a generation, offering concrete, actionable recommendations across every dimension of Black life in America, this book features contributions from over 100 leading scholars, policymakers, and community organizers to transform research into policy action.

David J. Johns is an education policy expert and advocate for Black and LGBTQ+/SGL youth. Former Executive Director of the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for African Americans, he now leads the National Black Justice Collective, a civil rights organization, advancing equity through research, advocacy, and intersectional leadership. He earned BA, MA, and PhD degrees from Columbia University.

• Publisher: Routledge
  
• Publish Date: October 30, 2026
  
• Pages: 858
  
• Language: English
  
• Type: Paperback
  
• EAN/UPC: 9781041270904
  
• Dimensions:9.2 X 6.1 X 1.8 inches | 2.7 pounds