The National Book Award is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the United States, given annually to outstanding works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and young people's literature. In the realm of Black history, several important works have been recognized with this award over the years.

One notable example is "Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America" by Ibram X. Kendi, which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction in 2016. This groundbreaking work explores the history of racist ideas in America and their impact on society.

Another significant book in Black history that has received the National Book Award is "The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration" by Isabel Wilkerson. This powerful work won the National Book Award for Nonfiction in 2010 and chronicles the mass migration of African Americans from the South to the North and West during the 20th century.

These are just a couple of examples of the important contributions to Black history that have been recognized by the National Book Award. The award continues to celebrate and promote diverse voices and perspectives in literature, including those that illuminate the Black experience in America.