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Black History's Power to Combat RacismHow Black History Can Save Your Life by Ernest Crim III, a hate crime survivor and Anti-Racist Educator, is an essential guide for anyone seeking to combat interpersonal racism, understand the roots of discrimination, and gain actionable strategies through Black historical narratives. This black history book for adults book empowers individuals, parents, and educators with tools to challenge racism and foster equity in their communities. Shortlisted for The New York Times Bestsellers#1 New Release in African American Demographic Studies and in Black & African American BiographiesUsing Black history to fight racism. This book builds on Crim's personal experiences, including a viral 2016 hate crime incident that profoundly shaped his career. During a night out, Crim was targeted with racial slurs, but instead of letting it defeat him, he used the situation to highlight the pervasive nature of racism in America. He captured the moment on video, sparking a national conversation about the importance of confronting and addressing discrimination. Reclaiming the stories of Black history. Crim delves deep into the stories of Black excellence, resistance, and perseverance. He equips families, parents, and educators with the tools they need to combat racism in everyday life and within schools. Through his lens as a parent and former teacher, Crim demonstrates how the untold stories of Black history hold the keys to understanding the roots of racism and how it can be untaught. Drawing on his two bestsellers-Black History Saved My Life and The ABCs of Affirming Black Children-Crim teaches readers how to deconstruct racist systems and foster equitable practices in their communities. Inside, you'll find:Strategies to de-escalate and combat interpersonal racism in everyday situations. Tools for parents and educators to address racism in schools and educate children through an equitable lens. Inspiring Black history stories that provide a blueprint for resilience and empowerment in the face of discrimination. If you liked The Color of Law, Stamped from the Beginning, or Seven Sisters and a Brother, you'll love How Black History Can Save Your Life.
List of contents
Preface, 2024IntroductionPart IChapter 1…
when I was told I was badChapter 2…
when I wanted my friends to sleep overChapter 3…
when I wanted breakfastChapter 4…
when I was on my way to the White HouseChapter 5…
when he was told to go backChapter 6…
when I was cute for a Black guyPart IIChapter 7…
when I was acting whiteChapter 8…
when I was driving while BlackChapter 9…
when Aaron taught meChapter 10…
when I was first called niggerChapter 11…
when Ghetto Bros and Big Booty Hoes partiedChapter 12…
when he changed his name from Gerald to AbdulChapter 13…
when Jena 6 happenedChapter 14…
when Tupac was wrongPart IIIChapter 15…
when I noticed white-on-Black crimeChapter 16…
when it kept happening again, and again, and againChapter 17…
when the hate was inheritedChapter 18…
when we had another Red SummerChapter 19…
when I was faced with a hate crimeEpilogueAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorWorks Cited
About the author
Ernest Crim III is an Anti-Racist
Educator and hate crime survivor who uses historical examples from the black community
to empower and educate families and train educators through an equitable lens.
Mr. Crim, a south side of Chicago native and University of Illinois graduate,
is a former high school history educator of 12 years, who now teaches Black
History to the world through social media with a platform that reaches over 2
million people monthly. Additionally, he is the CEO of Crim’s Cultural
Consulting LLC, an international speaker, an author of two bestsellers (‘Black
History Saved My Life’ and ‘The ABCS of Affirming Black Children’;
self-published, 11, 000 copies sold - lifetime) and a passionate progressive
education activist, who has been featured on ABC, WGN, PBS, CBS, NBC &
Newsweek, amongst various other outlets. To Ernest, his purpose is to
creatively strategize how we can use our past to create a better future,
entrenched in equitable practices. He lives in Chicago.
