The Humanity Archive

The Humanity Archive

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.

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December 6, 2023 16 mins

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.

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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.

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October 27, 2023 30 mins

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 and leave you to think about the unsettling echoes of Salem in today's world.

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October 11, 2023 13 mins

In 'A State of Anxiety,' we pause to reflect on the rising tide of childhood stress.

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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 we elevate his story to its rightful place among the world's greatest sagas.

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September 20, 2023 30 mins

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.

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September 11, 2023 31 mins

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.

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September 6, 2023 67 mins

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.

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August 30, 2023 23 mins

"In 'The Woke Panic,' we unravel a growing crisis in education where essential aspects of Black history are being suppressed and erased.

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August 21, 2023 25 mins

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 empowerment in Williamsburg Virginia's historic Black community.

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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 probe the intricate dance between scientific progress and the profound ethical toll it exacts on humanity.

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Amidst the rising indifference of a warming planet, July 2023 gave the world a stark warning. The highest temperatures in recorded history.

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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 narratives of Indigenous communities. This potent, perspective-shifting book peels back layers of misconceptions, providing a powerful corrective to traditional histor...

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June 21, 2023 16 mins

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, and explore how his words continue to echo through the generations, challenging us to confront the simmering fires of our own time.

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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 free — some two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

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May 10, 2023 12 mins

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 endure unimaginable suffering. And yet, this dark chapter of our past has been largely forgotten, relegated to a footnote in our history books.

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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 face these formidable challenges and gain the right to vote for everyone? Find out in this two-part series.

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March 15, 2023 48 mins

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 vote for everyone? Find out in this two-part series.

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February 22, 2023 40 mins

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, Fowler unveils the hidden gems of Black history that have been buried by a whitewashed narrative, inviting us to reconsider the stories we think we know.

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February 8, 2023 34 mins

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 for freedom with fierce determination. Her legacy is a reminder of the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression.


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