In this episode, Jacquees and Producer Jason Torres join the conversation to unpack the power of Black history with Michael Harriot, the absurdity of whitewashed narratives, and why understanding the past is the real flex. They break down the term “Drapetomania”—the so-called “mental illness” that doctors once claimed made enslaved people want to escape—and how this twisted concept still echoes in today’s political landscape, where erasing uncomfortable truths is big business.

Harriot, known for his sharp wit and cutting commentary, pulls back the curtain on his latest book, “Black as Fuck History”—a deep dive into the parts of our past that mainstream textbooks like to skip. He shares surprising discoveries from his research, the power of storytelling, and why centering Black voices isn’t just about history—it’s about our collective future.

If you’re ready to flip the script on what you thought you knew, this episode is for you. Get ready for laughs, hard truths, and the kind of perspective shift you didn’t know you needed.

Connect @_thatsPeace@MichaelHarriot

Read: Black AF History 

Listen: Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History

Learn More: MichaelHarriot.com

In this episode,&nbsp;Jacquees and Producer Jason Torres join the conversation to&nbsp;unpack the power of Black history with Michael Harriot, the absurdity of whitewashed narratives, and why understanding the past is the real flex. They break down the term &ldquo;Drapetomania&rdquo;&mdash;the so-called &ldquo;mental illness&rdquo; that doctors once claimed made enslaved people want to escape&mdash;and how this twisted concept still echoes in today&rsquo;s political landscape, where erasing uncomfortable truths is big business.
Harriot, known for his sharp wit and cutting commentary, pulls back the curtain on his latest book, &ldquo;Black as Fuck History&rdquo;&mdash;a deep dive into the parts of our past that mainstream textbooks like to skip. He shares surprising discoveries from his research, the power of storytelling, and why centering Black voices isn&rsquo;t just about history&mdash;it&rsquo;s about our collective future.
If you&rsquo;re ready to flip the script on what you thought you knew, this episode is for you. Get ready for laughs, hard truths, and the kind of perspective shift you didn&rsquo;t know you needed.
Connect <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_thatspeace/?hl=en">@_thatsPeace</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michaelharriot/#">@MichaelHarriot</a>
Read: <a href="https://www.harpercollins.com/products/black-af-history-michael-harriot?variant=40991976128546">Black AF History</a>&nbsp;
Listen: <a href="https://listen.sonymusic-podcasts.link/Zs8DxAjO?c=d1PkCXNbFRrewjUgY1DgDA&amp;h=616588d7a43c6fe32">Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History</a>
Learn More: <a href="https://www.michaelharriot.com/">MichaelHarriot.com</a>

BLK LIT highlights the creative wordsmiths of our current and past generations. We will delve into the history, purpose, and personalities behind each literary work, spending an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through orated excerpts or reenactments, content dissection, direct dialogue with the writers, and the host’s final thoughts. BLK LIT is the home for lovers of literature by wordsmiths of culture. 

BLK LIT highlights the creative wordsmiths of our current and past generations. We will delve into the history, purpose, and personalities behind each literary work, spending an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through orated excerpts or reenactments, content dissection, direct dialogue with the writers, and the host’s final thoughts. BLK LIT is the home for lovers of literature by wordsmiths of culture.

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Black AF History with Michael Harriot

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