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Jermaine Fowler

The Humanity Archive

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The Humanity Archive

Jermaine Fowler

The Humanity Archive

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The Humanity Archive

Jermaine Fowler

The Humanity Archive

A History podcast
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In the face of the biggest threat to American democracy in the 19th century, Ida B. Wells began to fight back. She had a vision. Lynching and Jim Crow could be stopped. But not without awakening the world to the terror facing black people in Am
Amid the crisis and catastrophic enslavement of one in six people in 18th century America, Benjamin Banneker fought to free countess people from their terrible condition. Could he convince Thomas Jefferson to do the same?***Rate, Review, & Foll
Hey everyone, Jermaine Fowler here, and I'm back with some exciting news for The Humanity Archive Podcast after our unexpected hiatus. I'm relaunching the show next  Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024!  We're spicing things up with in-depth interviews,
Katsushika Hokusai. His story as an artistic genius unfolds a relentless quest for perfection driven by unwavering discipline, steadfast integrity, and persistent perseverance, showcasing the true essence of greatness.***Rate, Review, & Follow
To challenge the moral corruption of ancient Athens, Socrates ignited a civic and ethical revolution. The core of his moral philosophy was simple. Know nothing. Question everything.***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. This helps me teac
Step into the chilling tale of Salem's witch trials, a story of fear, betrayal, and the deadly cost of ignorance. Unearth the hidden motives and dark secrets that turned a village into a hunting ground for witches. This episode will grip you an
In 'A State of Anxiety,' we pause to reflect on the rising tide of childhood stress.***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. This helps me teach more people--just like you--overlooked history and the stories of humanity. ***Support the podc
In a world where power and justice collide, Sundiata Keita rises to forge one of history's mightiest empires while penning an early manifesto on human rights. Journey through the splendor and adventure of this West African ruler's epic tale, as
Take a trip with me through Dante's Hell, where the fire's hot but the questions are hotter. We're tearing apart this ancient text to figure out what it means for us right now, in a world that sometimes feels like its own kind of inferno.***Rat
It's been over two decades since the September 11th, 2001 attacks. As the terrible events of that day fade into the distant past, the painful memories of survivors live on to remind us of heroism, loss, and mourning. ***Rate, Review, & Follow o
In the heart of the Pacific, a warrior danced with destiny to unify a fragmented realm.  King Kamehameha the Great, a figure as complex and commanding as the Hawaiian islands he would come to rule. From his daring conquests to his political bri
"In 'The Woke Panic,' we unravel a growing crisis in education where essential aspects of Black history are being suppressed and erased.***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. This helps me teach more people--just like you--overlooked hist
In this special episode, I recount my visit to First Baptist Church, where I uncovered the struggles and triumphs that shaped a community. Learn how a congregation born in the crucible of slavery became a beacon of hope, education, and empowerm
In this episode, we reveal the obscured human cost of the Atomic Age, with a specific lens on Hispanic displacement and the lingering shadows of nuclear fallout. Through the enigmatic figure of Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project, we will pro
Amidst the rising indifference of a warming planet, July 2023 gave the world a stark warning. The highest temperatures in recorded history. ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. This helps me teach more people--just like you--overlooked
In this episode  I share some powerful takeaways from a seminal work, 'An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States' by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. We'll unpack the author's groundbreaking revision of US history, revealing the strong, silent n
Dive into the world of James Baldwin as we dissect his book 'The Fire Next Time', in this episode of the podcast. We'll unravel the layers of Baldwin's searing prose as he navigates the complexities of race, spirituality, and self-examination,
Experience the power of Juneteenth, an extraordinary annual celebration marking the triumph over slavery in the United States.  Commemorating June 19, 1865, the day a group of enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, finally learned they were
For too long, the true horrors of the "Slave Trail of Tears" have been swept under the rug of American history. From the Chesapeake to Louisiana, Black people were marched in chains for over a thousand miles, herded like cattle, and forced to e
Welcome back to part II of our Women's suffrage series. The pursuit of women's suffrage in America was a protracted and grueling affair, beset by centuries of entrenched male domination, classism, and deeply ingrained racism. How would women fa
The pursuit of women's suffrage in America was a protracted and grueling affair, beset by centuries of entrenched male domination, classism, and deeply ingrained racism. How would women face these formidable challenges and gain the right to vot
My book, The Humanity Archive: Recovering the Soul of Black History from a Whitewashed American Myth, is out now!An innovative reading of Black history, gracefully joining it to the larger history of all humankind. -  Kirkus, Starred ReviewHead
In this podcast episode, Jermaine Fowler takes listeners on a thought-provoking and emotional journey through his book, The Humanity Archive: Recovering the Soul of Black History from a Whitewashed American Myth. As he reads the prologue, Fowle
In the midst of the unspeakable horror of American chattel slavery, figures like Harriet Tubman emerged. Her story is one of a woman who refused to be broken by the cruelty of her circumstances, who looked beyond her own suffering and fought fo
Essential truths about Native American history have been hidden and concealed. Why don't we learn more about America before the arrival of Europeans? How have we failed to connect the struggles of the Indigenous past to the present? Here we exp
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