Name: In Person Book Club Meeting: Black AF History by Michael Harriot
Start: 2025-12-13T20:30:00.000Z
Location: A Seat at the Table Books

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Please join us on Google Meet where we will have our discussion virtually.

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Warmly,
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***Our November 2025 monthly book selection is "Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America" by Michael Harriot.***

Remember, if you don't finish the book, you are still welcome, so come anyway!

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**About the Book:**
**From acclaimed columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot, a searingly smart and bitingly hilarious retelling of American history that corrects the record and showcases the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans.**

America’s backstory is a whitewashed mythology implanted in our collective memory. It is the story of the pilgrims on the Mayflower building a new nation. It is George Washington’s cherry tree and Abraham Lincoln’s log cabin. It is the fantastic tale of slaves that spontaneously teleported themselves here with nothing but strong backs and negro spirituals. It is a sugarcoated legend based on an *almost* true story.

It should come as no surprise that the dominant narrative of American history is blighted with errors and oversights—after all, history books were written by white men with their perspectives at the forefront. It could even be said that the devaluation and erasure of the Black experience is as American as apple pie.

In *Black AF History,* Michael Harriot presents a more accurate version of American history. Combining unapologetically provocative storytelling with meticulous research based on primary sources as well as the work of pioneering Black historians, scholars, and journalists, Harriot removes the white sugarcoating from the American story, placing Black people squarely at the center. With incisive wit, Harriot speaks hilarious truth to oppressive power, subverting conventional historical narratives with little-known stories about the experiences of Black Americans. From the African Americans who arrived before 1619 to the unenslavable bandit who inspired America’s first police force, this long overdue corrective provides a revealing look into our past that is as urgent as it is necessary. For too long, we have refused to acknowledge that Americanhistory *is white history*. Not this one. This history is Black AF.

**About the Author:**
Michael Harriot is a columnist at theGrio.com where he covers the intersection of race, politics, and culture. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, NBC, BET, and on his mother’s refrigerator. He is a political commentator on MSNBC and CNN and has been honored by the National Association of Black Journalists for commentary, digital commentary, and TV news writing. Michael is the creator and cohost of the podcast Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History, produced in partnership with Pharrel’s OTHERtone. His college course “Race: An Economic Construct” was adapted by university economics departments across the country as a model for teaching the combination of history, economics, politics, and class structures.

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(ONLINE) Book Club Meeting: "Black AF History" by Michael Harriot

Join us for our final 2025 gathering as we close out the year — and our time at Darby Park — with a celebration of sisterhood, stories, and something sweet!

We’ll dive into Michael Harriot’s bold and brilliant retelling of American history through a Black lens, then keep the good vibes going with our annual **Holiday Cookie Swap.** Bring a dozen of your favorite cookies to share (homemade or store-bought — we don’t judge!).

This meeting will also include a short reflection on our reading journey this year and a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026 when we move to our new home at **Lore Bookstore in Leimert Park,** starting January 2026.

📖 **About the Book (from Goodreads):**
America’s backstory is a whitewashed mythology implanted in our collective memory. It is the story of the pilgrims on the Mayflower building a new nation. It is George Washington’s cherry tree and Abraham Lincoln’s log cabin. It is the fantastic tale of slaves that spontaneously teleported themselves here with nothing but strong backs and negro spirituals. It is a sugarcoated legend based on an almost true story.
It should come as no surprise that the dominant narrative of American history is blighted with errors and oversights—after all, history books were written by white men with their perspectives at the forefront. It could even be said that the devaluation and erasure of the Black experience is as American as apple pie.
In Black AF History, Michael Harriot presents a more accurate version of American history. Combining unapologetically provocative storytelling with meticulous research based on primary sources as well as the work of pioneering Black historians, scholars, and journalists, Harriot removes the white sugarcoating from the American story, placing Black people squarely at the center. With incisive wit, Harriot speaks hilarious truth to oppressive power, subverting conventional historical narratives with little-known stories about the experiences of Black Americans. From the African Americans who arrived before 1619 to the unenslavable bandit who inspired America’s first police force, this long-overdue corrective provides a revealing look into our past that is as urgent as it is necessary. For too long, we have refused to acknowledge that American history is white history. Not this one. This history is Black AF.

✨ **When:** Saturday, December 6, 2025, at 1:30 PM PT
✨ **Where:** Darby Park, 3400 W Arbor Vitae St, Inglewood, CA
✨ **What to Bring:** Your book notes, your cookies, and/or your Mocha Girl energy!

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💡 You don’t have to finish the book to join the discussion — and yes, bring a friend!

Let’s end 2025 on a high note — with laughter, learning, and cookies.

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 Book Club Meeting & Cookie Swap Party 🍪📚: Black AF History by Michael Harriot

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***Our November 2025 book selection is "Black AF: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America" by Michael Harriot***

For November's theme, "Let Him Tell It", we’re reading nonfiction by Black male authors who speak truth with purpose and precision. Our next book from acclaimed columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot, is a searingly smart and bitingly hilarious retelling of American history that corrects the record and showcases the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans. In Black AF History, Michael Harriot presents a more accurate version of American history. Combining unapologetically provocative storytelling with meticulous research based on primary sources as well as the work of pioneering Black historians, scholars, and journalists, Harriot removes the white sugarcoating from the American story, placing Black people squarely at the center. With incisive wit, Harriot speaks hilarious truth to oppressive power, subverting conventional historical narratives with little-known stories about the experiences of Black Americans. From the African Americans who arrived before 1619 to the unenslavable bandit who inspired America’s first police force, this long overdue corrective provides a revealing look into our past that is as urgent as it is necessary. For too long, we have refused to acknowledge that Americanhistory is white history. Not this one. This history is Black AF.
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(IN PERSON) Bookclub: Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed... by Michael Harriot

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Greetings Mocha Girls,

I hope everyone is staying safe and dry.

***Our November 2025 monthly book selection is "Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America" by Michael Harriot.***

We will meet on the second Saturday of December 2025 at A Seat at the Table Bookstore in Elk Grove. Remember, if you do not finish the book, you are still welcome, so come anyway!

Warmly,

Mocha Girl Tye

**R.S.V.P. Etiquette:**
Please make sure to RSVP to an event or book club meeting ONLY if you are going. Do not RSVP if you are thinking about going or would like to go. Thanks in advance and I can't wait to see you all!

**About the Book:**

**From acclaimed columnist and political commentator Michael Harriot, a searingly smart and bitingly hilarious retelling of American history that corrects the record and showcases the perspectives and experiences of Black Americans.**

America’s backstory is a whitewashed mythology implanted in our collective memory. It is the story of the pilgrims on the Mayflower building a new nation. It is George Washington’s cherry tree and Abraham Lincoln’s log cabin. It is the fantastic tale of slaves that spontaneously teleported themselves here with nothing but strong backs and negro spirituals. It is a sugarcoated legend based on an *almost* true story.

It should come as no surprise that the dominant narrative of American history is blighted with errors and oversights—after all, history books were written by white men with their perspectives at the forefront. It could even be said that the devaluation and erasure of the Black experience is as American as apple pie.

In *Black AF History,* Michael Harriot presents a more accurate version of American history. Combining unapologetically provocative storytelling with meticulous research based on primary sources as well as the work of pioneering Black historians, scholars, and journalists, Harriot removes the white sugarcoating from the American story, placing Black people squarely at the center. With incisive wit, Harriot speaks hilarious truth to oppressive power, subverting conventional historical narratives with little-known stories about the experiences of Black Americans. From the African Americans who arrived before 1619 to the unenslavable bandit who inspired America’s first police force, this long overdue corrective provides a revealing look into our past that is as urgent as it is necessary. For too long, we have refused to acknowledge that American history *is white history*. Not this one. This history is Black AF.

**About the Author:**

Michael Harriot is a columnist at [theGrio.com](http://thegrio.com/) where he covers the intersection of race, politics, and culture. His work has appeared in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, NBC, BET, and on his mother’s refrigerator. He is a political commentator on MSNBC and CNN and has been honored by the National Association of Black Journalists for commentary, digital commentary, and TV news writing. Michael is the creator and cohost of the podcast Drapetomaniax: Unshackled History, produced in partnership with Pharrel’s OTHERtone. His college course “Race: An Economic Construct” was adapted by university economics departments across the country as a model for teaching the combination of history, economics, politics, and class structures.

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