The Humanity Archive // Recovering the Soul of Black History from a Whitewashed American Myth

This sweeping survey of Black historyshows how Black humanity has been erased and how its recovery can save the humanity of us all.

Using history as a foundation,The Humanity Archiveuses storytelling techniques to make history come alive and uncover the truth behind America’s whitewashed history.

The Humanity Archivefocuses on the overlooked narratives in the pages of the past.

Challenging dominant perspectives, authorJermaineFowler goes outside the textbooks to find recognizably human stories. Connecting current issues with the heroic struggles of those who have come before us, Fowler brings hidden history to light.

Praise for The Humanity Archive:

From the African Slave Trade to Seneca Village to Biddy Mason and more, The Humanity Archiveis a very enriching read on the history of Blackness around the world. I was hooked by Fowler’s storytelling and would recommend others who want to pore over a book that outlines critical moments in historywithout putting you to sleep. Philip Lewis, Senior Editor, HuffPost

Fowler sees historical storytelling and the sharing of knowledge as a vocation and a means of fostering empathy and understanding between cultures. A deft storyteller with a sonorous voice, Fowler’s passion for his material is palpable as he unfurls the hidden histories. Vanity Fair

Born in Louisville, Kentucky,Jermaine Fowleris a storyteller and self-proclaimed intellectual adventurer who spent his youth seeking knowledge on the shelves of his local free public library. Between research and lecturing, he is the host of the top-rated history podcast,The Humanity Archive, praised as a must-listen byVanity Fair. Challenging dominant perspectives, Fowler goes outside the textbooks to find recognizably human stories. Connecting current issues with the heroic struggles of those who’ve come before us, he brings hidden history to light and makes it powerfully relevant.

• Publisher:Row House Publishing (February 28, 2023)
• Language:English
• Hardcover:384 pages
• ISBN-10:1955905142
• ISBN-13:9781955905145
• Item Weight:1.02 pounds
• Dimensions:6 x 0.71 x 9 inches