Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America—The New York Times Bestselling Retelling of US History Through the Experiences of Black Americans

Michael Harriot presents a retelling of American history that centers the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans. The book argues that the dominant narrative of American history, as traditionally taught, is a whitewashed mythology that omits or distorts the Black experience. Harriot combines storytelling with research based on primary sources and the work of Black historians, scholars, and journalists to provide a more accurate account. The book covers topics ranging from African Americans who arrived before 1619 to lesser-known historical figures and events. Harriot uses wit and direct language to challenge conventional historical narratives and highlight stories of Black Americans that have been overlooked or suppressed in standard accounts of the American past.