Maya Angelou's I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings (1969) provides an autobiographical glimpse into the Black American experience, offering a feminine perspective on the impacts of racism.

The Wedding Band (1966), a play by Alice Childress, delves into racism and intolerance through the story of a couple striving for acceptance of their interracial relationship. Due to its controversial subject matter, the play was not produced until several years after it was written.

A Raisin in the Sun (1959) by Lorraine Hansberry tackles issues of segregation, racism, and economic hardship faced by African Americans. The play's themes of minority families integrating into white neighborhoods remain relevant nearly four decades after its debut.

The Color Purple (1982) by Alice Walker provides a fictional exploration of the effects of segregation and racism within Black culture and between Black and white communities. Both the novel and Steven Spielberg's film adaptation celebrate the resilience of Black women.

The Bluest Eye (1970) by Toni Morrison examines the experience of growing up Black and female in America. Morrison investigates the impact of white beauty standards on young Black girls and explores the dynamics between Black and white women.

The Piano Lesson, another play by August Wilson, first performed in 1987, explores the tension between traditional values and the need for change to better adapt to the future.