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Soul on Ice (1968) is an autobiographical work by Eldridge Cleaver, a prominent Black militant in the United States. The book is a collection of essays detailing Cleaver's personal evolution and his experiences with racism in America. Cleaver, who spent significant time in correctional institutions, began writing these essays while in prison, drawing inspiration from Malcolm X.1

The publication of Soul on Ice, initially in Ramparts magazine, contributed to his parole in 1966. The book became a significant statement of Black alienation and established Cleaver as a leading Black radical voice. Cleaver was also a minister of information for the Black Panther Party.1

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  2. The Souls of Black Folk

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