The National Book Award is an American literary prize administered by the National Book Foundation. It was established in 1950 to honor outstanding literary achievements by American authors. Over the years, numerous Black authors have been recognized by the National Book Award for their contributions to literature.

Some notable Black authors who have won the National Book Award include:

- James Baldwin, who won the award in 1953 for "Go Tell It on the Mountain" - Toni Morrison, who won in 1987 for "Beloved" and again in 2016 for her lifetime achievement - Jesmyn Ward, who won the award for fiction twice, first in 2011 for "Salvage the Bones" and then in 2017 for "Sing, Unburied, Sing"

These authors and many others have made significant contributions to Black history and culture through their literary works, and their recognition by the National Book Award highlights the importance of Black voices in American literature.