Black AF History

The Un-Whitewashed Story of America

De: Michael Harriot

Narrado por: Michael Harriot

From acclaimed columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot, a searingly smart and bitingly hilarious retelling of American history that corrects the record and showcases the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans.

America’s backstory is a whitewashed mythology implanted in our collective memory. It is the story of the pilgrims on the Mayflower building a new nation. It is George Washington’s cherry tree and Abraham Lincoln’s log cabin. It is the fantastic tale of slaves that spontaneously teleported themselves here with nothing but strong backs and negro spirituals. It is a sugarcoated legend based on an almost true story.

It should come as no surprise that the dominant narrative of American history is blighted with errors and oversights—after all, history books were written by white men with their perspectives at the forefront. It could even be said that the devaluation and erasure of the Black experience is as American as apple pie.

In Black AF History, Michael Harriot presents a more accurate version of American history. Combining unapologetically provocative storytelling with meticulous research based on primary sources as well as the work of pioneering Black historians, scholars, and journalists, Harriot removes the white sugarcoating from the American story, placing Black people squarely at the center. With incisive wit, Harriot speaks hilarious truth to oppressive power, subverting conventional historical narratives with little-known stories about the experiences of Black Americans. From the African Americans who arrived before 1619 to the unenslavable bandit who inspired America’s first police force, this long overdue corrective provides a revealing look into our past that is as urgent as it is necessary. For too long, we have refused to acknowledge that Americanhistory is white history. Not this one. This history is Black AF.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

Was everything I expected and more.

Michael is an amazing storyteller and writer. His sense of humor is one of a kind. He holds your attention while tying his humor and history together. I’ve learned so much. Thank you so much for your research storytelling.

Speaking truth to POWER!

Educational, informative and Enlightening. Very much enjoyed historical context with humor… easy to follow and stay attentive

Staggering facts and much needed humor

Loved the humor that helped to dry the tears and tamp down the feelings of rage as I listened. This book needs to be read by everyone. We can start by it becoming required reading whether at the high school or college level. I have gifted the hardcover edition to my son and plan to make another a part of my grandson's high school graduation gift.

The best read ever

If you aren’t a reader or if you are like myself that reads hundreds of titles a year. This the one that should be on the shelves of every home both black and white and beyond. This really is the true untold story that we all must read.
The style is so fitting for this time we are currently living in. Thank you so much for this gift of history.

Fantastic AF!!

This was edutainment and I’m so glad I read it. I will be reading (listening) again and again and sharing it broadly to all who will listen! Michael Harriot as black people say… You Did That!!!