60 episodes

The Humanity Archive Podcast focuses on the overlooked narratives in the pages of the past. Challenging dominant perspectives, Jermaine Fowler goes outside the textbooks to find stories that are recognizably human. Connecting current issues with the heroic struggles of those who’ve come before us, he brings hidden history to light and makes it powerfully relevant.

The Humanity Archive Jermaine Fowler

    • History
    • 4.9 • 241 Ratings

The Humanity Archive Podcast focuses on the overlooked narratives in the pages of the past. Challenging dominant perspectives, Jermaine Fowler goes outside the textbooks to find stories that are recognizably human. Connecting current issues with the heroic struggles of those who’ve come before us, he brings hidden history to light and makes it powerfully relevant.

    Pulitzer Prize winner uncovers the biggest lie in U.S. history!

    Pulitzer Prize winner uncovers the biggest lie in U.S. history!

    Jermaine sits down with David Zucchino, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, to uncover the hidden narratives of American history. Zucchino exposes the white supremacist coup of 1898 and the media’s role in perpetuating systemic racism. Their discussion challenges us to confront uncomfortable truths and recognize the enduring impact of these buried stories.Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@thehumanityarchive***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. This helps me teach ...

    • 48 min
    Why Study History?

    Why Study History?

    Jermaine Fowler dives into why studying history is a game-changer, with four compelling reasons.This podcast was originally a YouTube video, you can watch that video here: https://youtu.be/MClypH6XzFE***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. This helps me teach more people--just like you--overlooked history and the stories of humanity. ***Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@thehumanityarchiveSupport the podcast: www.patreon.com/thehumanityarchiveGet my free un...

    • 5 min
    The Urgent Call to Rewrite Black Narratives

    The Urgent Call to Rewrite Black Narratives

    Jermaine sits down with actor Jesse Williams, who brings a sharp focus to the importance of a full, honest portrayal of Black history in understanding our identities. From his early days on 'Grey's Anatomy' to his powerful speech at the BET Awards, Jesse discusses how history shapes us and the critical role of media in either reinforcing stereotypes or breaking them down. ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. This helps me teach more people--just like you--overlooked history a...

    • 1 hr 9 min
    King Kamehameha: Warrior King of the Pacific

    King Kamehameha: Warrior King of the Pacific

    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 brilliance, this episode unravels the myth and the man, set against a backdrop of gods, warriors, colonialism, and the unstoppable forces of nature.***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. This helps me teach more people--just like you--overlo...

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Slavery's Trail of Tears

    Slavery's Trail of Tears

    This is the "Trail of Tears" history left out. Imagine a grueling march from the Chesapeake to Louisiana—over a thousand miles—where Black people were chained and forced to walk. It's a chapter of sheer brutality, yet it's barely a footnote in our history books.***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. This helps me teach more people--just like you--overlooked history and the stories of humanity. ***Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@thehumanityarchiveSupport the ...

    • 11 min
    What You Don't Know About Harriet Tubman's Fight for Freedom!

    What You Don't Know About Harriet Tubman's Fight for Freedom!

    Jermaine Fowler interviews Dr. Edda Fields Black, who brings Harriet Tubman down from the pedestal of myth and into the gritty reality of a freedom fighter who knew the swamps like the back of her hand. In her book, she traces Tubman’s footsteps in the Combahee River Raid, framed through her own deep roots in the Gullah Geechee community. ***Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts. This helps me teach more people--just like you--overlooked history and the stories of humanity. ...

    • 1 hr 5 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
241 Ratings

241 Ratings

andrea_am ,

Must-listen!

Informative, engaging, thoughtful! I always learn something new. Highly recommend!

GardenGirl70 ,

Why do they vote

I would love for you to do a show on those people that fully support trump and his Supreme Court and all the climate change denying that accompanies that who in their personal lives live like it’s the end of days. Who have dozens of solar panels and have perfected the art of preserving food. I have seen this first hand and am astounded. I want to know why they do this. Why support these dangerous politics when you’re aware how the planet is changing

Jazzy Galindo ,

Riveting and passionate

I can feel Jermaine’s passion through his voice. He’s unearthed many of the unknowns of black history for me. I recommend this podcast to anyone who wants to learn about the parts of American history that have been omitted or whitewashed to make the masses feel “comfortable”.

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