NOW IN PAPERBACK WITH BONUS MATERIAL, this NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller is a sweeping survey of Black history shows how Black humanity has been erased and how its recovery can save the humanity of us all. You''re also getting an exclusive bonus chapter: "The Biggest Lies in American History."
"An innovative reading of Black history, gracefully joining it to the larger history of all humankind." — Kirkus Starred Review<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> Named by Essence Magazine as one of "31 Books You Must Read" in 2023.<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> Using history as a foundation, <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The Humanity Archive uses storytelling techniques to make history come alive and uncover the truth behind America''s whitewashed history.<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> The Humanity Archive focuses on the overlooked narratives in the pages of the past.<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> Challenging dominant perspectives, author Jermaine Fowler 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.<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> Praise for The Humanity Archive:<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">From the African Slave Trade to Seneca Village to Biddy Mason and more, The Humanity Archive<i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> is 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 history—without putting you to sleep. — Philip Lewis, Senior Editor, HuffPost<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">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<br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> <br Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /> Born in Louisville, Kentucky, Jermaine Fowler is 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, <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The Humanity Archive, praised as a must-listen by <i Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Vanity 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.
