Writer and political commentator Michael Harriot joins Karen Hunter to discuss his new book, New York Times bestseller Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America.
About Michael Harriot
Michael Harriot is a journalist, author and cultural critic who has been hailed as “one of the most eloquent writers in America.” His acerbic wit, biting commentary, and investigative reporting have influenced everything from presidential politics to pop culture. As the originator of the phrase “invited to the cookout,” his social media posts contextualizing history are shared by millions, while his award-winning journalism has appeared in the Washington Post, The Atlantic, your television, and his mother’s refrigerator. He was one of the first journalists to ring the alarm on the online underground movement called the alt-right, a little-known group called the Proud Boys and was among the first to propose a then-radical idea: student loan forgiveness.
His “How Did We Get Here” segment on the Amber Ruffin Show earned a 2021 Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. He is the author of the upcoming book Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America and currently serves as a columnist for The Guardian and theGrio.com, where he covers the intersection of race, politics, and media…And animal attacks.
