Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America [B2190]

2022 HCDJ in Gift-Worthy condition. Priced at what online book buyers are offering to pay us for this popular book. New York Times Bestseller * NAACP Image Award Nominee * Amazon's Top 20 History Books of 2023 * B&N Best of Educational History * The Root's Best Books of 2023 * Chicago Public Library Favorite Books of 2023From beloved columnist Michael Harriot comes a comprehensive and bitingly hilarious appraisal of American history, in which the dominant narrative is directly confronted and corrected to showcase the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans.

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 with the perspective of white men at the forefront. It could even be said that the historical devaluation and elimination of the experiences of Black people 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 the hidden history and 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 vital work of African American history provides a revealing look into our past that is as urgent as it is necessary. For too long, we have refused to acknowledge that American history is white history. Not this one. This history is Black AF.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Absolutely amazing! Everyone in America should read this. Love the satire and sarcasm throughout while still getting the points across. Should be in every high school history class."; "Unfiltered, pure factual and raw! Michael Harriot delivers history without sanding down the truth or protecting the reader's comfort. His research, wit, and sharp commentary reveal how much of American history has been edited, softened, or omitted. This book was unfiltered, factual, funny, infuriating, and necessary. I enjoyed every page and finished it wanting more people to read, discuss, and question what they were taught."; "Wow! This book was unlike anything I've ever read before. It was a blend of a textbook, a critique of America, and a celebration of blackness within our predominantly white nation. There's a wealth of American history that we haven't learned, which has been omitted from textbooks. We deserve and need to know this history to create an America that truly represents everyone. This book is hands-down a five-star read."