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Black Af History
Michael Harriot · Book
If you loved Black Af History, you crave these sharp, unflinching accounts that challenge the traditional American narrative through personal perspectives.
Films on the same thread
BlacKkKlansman
Spike Lee · Film · 2018
Shares a thread with Black Af History: Systemic Racism.
Like Black Af History, this film uses a satirical lens to expose the absurdity of racial structures, forcing you to confront systemic injustice through a gripping, true-life undercover operation.
Harriet
Kasi Lemmons · Film · 2019
Explores: Female Empowerment, Resilience, Courage Under Pressure.
If the revisionist energy of Black Af History resonated with you, this biographical drama provides a similarly essential, centered look at the courage of those who fought to rewrite history.
American History X
Tony Kaye · Film · 1998
Explores: Redemption, Racism, Hate Groups.
Mirroring the intense social commentary found in Black Af History, this film examines the dark roots of racial hatred and the difficult path toward personal and historical redemption.
Hidden Figures
Film · 2016
Explores: Racial segregation, Women in STEM, Gender equality.
Just as Black Af History highlights overlooked experiences, this film brings the brilliant, hidden contributions of Black women at NASA to the forefront, correcting the historical record with inspiring clarity.
Series on the same thread
The Underground Railroad
Barry Jenkins · Series · 2021
Shares a thread with Black Af History: Systemic racism.
This series shares the commitment of Black Af History to centering the Black experience in the American story, using a powerful, speculative narrative to explore the trauma of slavery.
Drunk History
Derek Waters · Series · 2013
Explores: Drunken Storytelling, Historical Parody, Celebrity Cameos.
While the tone differs, you will appreciate how this show mirrors the mission of Black Af History by using an unconventional approach to reveal the truth behind American legends.
Godfather of Harlem
Chris Brancato · Series · 2019
Explores: Organized Crime, Power Struggles, Racial Tensions.
This crime drama captures the same focus on power dynamics and racial tensions in America that defines Black Af History, grounding its historical narrative in the reality of urban struggle.
Oliver Stone's Untold History of the United States
Oliver Stone · Series · 2012
Shares a thread with Black Af History: Revisionist History.
If you appreciated the way Black Af History questions established American mythology, you will find this deep dive into under-reported political events to be a perfect companion piece.
Podcasts on the same thread
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Shares a thread with Black Af History: systemic racism.
This podcast acts as a direct counterpart to Black Af History, meticulously reframing the national narrative to show how the legacy of slavery continues to shape modern American identity.
Dark History
Audioboom Studios · Podcast · 2026
Shares a thread with Black Af History: revisionist history.
Much like Black Af History, this podcast digs into the institutional corruption and untold stories that history books often ignore, stripping away the polish to reveal a more honest past.
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Common questions
How long is the audiobook for Black Af History?
The unabridged audiobook version of Black Af History is 15 hours and 42 minutes long. This duration covers the entire text as written by Michael Harriot.
Who is the narrator for the Black Af History audiobook?
The audiobook version of Black Af History is read by the author, Michael Harriot. As a columnist for TheGrio.com, Harriot provides his own narration for this account of American history centered on Black perspectives.
What is the primary focus of Black Af History?
Black Af History centers on specific moments in American history by highlighting the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans. The book is authored by Michael Harriot, a columnist at TheGrio.com, to provide a narrative that prioritizes these often overlooked viewpoints.
Is Black Af History available as an unabridged audiobook?
Yes, Black Af History is available as an unabridged audiobook. The recording is 15 hours and 42 minutes long and features the author, Michael Harriot, reading the text himself.