Books:
* "Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention" (1991): His groundbreaking biography of Malcolm X, which won the National Book Award and is considered the definitive account of the Black Muslim leader's life.
* "Beyond Black and White: Transforming African-American Politics" (1995): This work explores the complexities of African American political thought and activism.
* "W.E.B. Du Bois: Biography of a Race, 1868-1919" (1986): A critical examination of the life and work of one of the most important figures in African American history.
* "The House on Mango Street" (1984): This book is actually written by Sandra Cisneros, not Manning Marable. It is a coming-of-age story that is often mistaken for being by Marable due to the similar sounding title.
Other Significant Works:
* "Black Routes to the New World" (1995): Marable co-edited this collection of essays on the history of the African diaspora.
* "Race, Reform, and Rebellion: The Second Reconstruction in Black America, 1945-1982" (1984): An analysis of the civil rights movement and its legacy.
* "The Political Economy of Black America" (1983): This book explores the economic and political challenges faced by African Americans.
Marable's work is characterized by his meticulous research, insightful analysis, and commitment to social justice. He was a leading voice in the fight for racial equality and his writings continue to be influential today.