Michael Harriot, a prominent writer and journalist, has emerged as a powerful voice in contemporary discourse on historical oppression and the Black Lives Matter movement. Harriot’s upbringing in the heart of the civil rights struggle, as well as his homeschool education, which focused on Black historical narratives, deeply influenced his perspective on racial injustice.

Through his writings for platforms like The Atlantic, The Root, TheGrio Daily, and his podcast Drapetomaniax, Harriot confronts the legacies of systemic racism and white supremacy in America. His incisive political commentary delves into the intersections of race, history, and power dynamics, challenging conventional narratives and amplifying marginalized voices. Harriot’s ability to contextualize current events within the broader historical continuum of oppression faced by Black communities makes him a well-qualified candidate to write a subversive historical nonfiction narrative like Black AF History. He eloquently exposes the ways in which systemic injustices persist, from police brutality to economic inequality, drawing parallels to historical struggles for liberation. Through his uncompromising analysis and unwavering commitment to truth-telling, he calls for an acknowledgment of uncomfortable truths and active participation in the fight against oppression.