The Humanity Archive

Recovering the Soul of Black History from a Whitewashed American Myth

By: Jermaine Fowler

Narrated by: Jermaine Fowler

New York Times Bestseller

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

"An innovative reading of Black history, gracefully joining it to the larger history of all humankind." — Kirkus Starred Review

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

The Humanity Archive focuses on the overlooked narratives in the pages of the past.

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.

Praise for The Humanity Archive:

From the African Slave Trade to Seneca Village to Biddy Mason and more, The Humanity Archive 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

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

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Phenomenal!

This wide-sweeping exploration of Black history is unmatched. Jermaine Fowler's narration was impeccable! Do yourself a favor and check this one out.

This book is perfect for fans of Clint Smith and Malcolm Gladwell.

Great Overview!

There's so many stories lost to history, and this is just a sampling to wet the appetite. A great argument of why we should have learned so much more about Black History, I'm definitely going to be diving deeper into the people showcased in this book.

To quote Tyler Childers " a long and violent history"

Amazingly insightful yet brutal path for African people across the ages. So many stories that are never told and never shared in history classes. Brillant writing by a great author. Thank you Jermaine.

Informative

One of the best books I’ve read this year. The author clearly did overwhelming research and it shows throughout the book.

The Narrator's reading is unnerving.

Overall great book but someone else should narrate it. The narration makes is hard to listen when it appears then narrotor inserts commas and fulls stops innthe middle of a paragraph

Truly Powerful

This book is a phenomenal full history account of Black people from the earliest of times on the continent of Africa, through the middle passage, chattel slavery, the American Civil War, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, Civil Rights Movement, to current times. It goes in depth not only teaching the history, but giving names to those history has long forgotten. With his melodic voice and penchant to tell all sides of the history, Jermaine Fowler has truly written a masterpiece.

Vitally important to understanding America

One thing about history is that it’s very difficult to find the truth when the narrative is controlled by one person or group. This book presents history and historical analysis of America from the lens of Black Americans throughout history. One thing I love is that it doesn’t present America as an inherent evil, but as a continuous work in progress. Our government does horrible things, but the author says, “the government is not a democracy any more than the car is it’s driver.” You need to come to this book with an open mind because he does reveal some harsh truths, but without pain there is no growth.