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Books by Black women writers have long served as vital sources of solace, resistance and empowerment, essential for navigating a society that has historically marginalized their voices.

Indeed, almost 50 years before Tony Hsieh's "Delivering Happiness" came the book written by the son of the founder of IBM about their unique culture, called "A Business and Its Beliefs".

Russell Banks, who died Sunday at 82, circled similar themes across his many novels. For new readers and fans alike, here are the five most essential.