TRUTH SEEKERS II
VIDEO SERIES
31 More Myths About Black History Corrected with Evidence
For generations, myths about Black history have been repeated so often that they feel like fact. They appear in textbooks, speeches, media narratives, and casual conversations, quietly shaping how we understand America, democracy, justice, and even ourselves. But repetition does not make something true. And when history is distorted, the present becomes distorted with it.
Truth Seekers II confronts 31 of the most persistent myths about Black history and replaces them with documented, evidence-based truth. Just like the original TS Series, each short episode is designed to clarify and educate. This series does not ask viewers to feel guilt. It asks them to think deeply, examine evidence honestly, and engage history with intellectual courage. Because when truth becomes clear, confusion fades, and a stronger, more honest national story can emerge.
The Myths Didn’t End. So, Neither Did the Truth-Seeker.
Truth Seekers II confronts 31 more deeply embedded myths about Black history; myths repeated in classrooms, media, politics, and casual conversation.
Each short, powerful VIDEO exposes the myth and then replaces it with documented historical truth.
No shouting.
No partisan spin.
Just evidence.
🎥 WHAT IS TRUTH SEEKERS II?
Truth Seekers II is a 31-episode short-form video series in which the Truth Seeker corrects major myths about Black history. WATCH THE TRAILER and learn more!
Each episode:
- Identifies a widely believed myth about Black History
- Explains how the myth developed
- Presents clear historical evidence dispelling the myth
- Restores context and accountability
Perfect for:
- Schools
- Universities
- Museums
- Faith communities
- Book clubs
- Civic organizations
- Self-Learning
Truth Seeker II Video Episodes
31 Myths
These are the 31 myths included in the Truth Seekers II Series. Use this section as a resource when teaching the series. It contains everything you need to facilitate meaningful discussions. For a comprehensive list of references and to explore the myths and truths in this section in greater detail, please check out the book: Juneteenth: The Promise of Freedom.
Episode 1 — Myth: Africa Was Isolated from the Ancient World
Episode 2 — Myth: Ancient Africans Had No Written Languages
Episode 3 — Myth: Blacks Did Not Build Successful Communities During Jim Crow
Episode 4 — Myth: Slavery Was the Same Everywhere in History
Episode 5 — Myth: Enslaved Africans Were Captured Randomly
Episode 6 — Myth: Only a Small Percentage of Africans Died During the Middle Passage
Episode 7 — Myth: Plantation Economies Could Have Existed Without Slavery
Episode 8 — Myth: Slaveholders Cared for Enslaved People Out of Benevolence
Episode 9 — Myth: Enslaved People Did Not Understand Freedom
Episode 10 — Myth: The Confederacy Fought Mainly for States’ Rights
Episode 11 — Myth: Black Political Participation During Reconstruction Was Only Symbolic
Episode 12 — Myth: Segregation Existed Only in the American South
Episode 13 — Myth: Lynching Was Rare or Exaggerated
Episode 14 — Myth: Black Cultural Influence Is Limited to Music and Sports
Episode 15 — Myth: Black Women Played Only Minor Roles in Freedom Movements
Episode 16 — Myth: The War on Drugs Began Primarily to Stop Crime
Episode 17 — Myth: Mass Incarceration Reflects Higher Black Criminality
Episode 18 — Myth: Black History is Mainly a Story of Suffering
Episode 19 — Myth: Teaching Black History Creates Guilt
Episode 20 — Myth: America Has Fully Apologized for Slavery
Episode 21 — Myth: Africans Lacked Education Before European Contact
Episode 22 — Myth: Slave Rebellions Were Rare and Insignificant
Episode 23 — Myth: Black Inventors Made Only Minor Contributions
Episode 24 — Myth: The North Was Always a Safe Haven for Black Americans
Episode 25 — Myth: The Fugitive Slave Act Affected Only the South
Episode 26 — Myth: Black Newspapers Appeared Only After the Civil Rights Movement
Episode 27 — Myth: Black Soldiers Were Ineffective in Combat
Episode 28 — Myth: White Supremacy Developed Accidentally
Episode 29 — Myth: “Separate but Equal” Schools Were Truly Equal
Episode 30 — Myth: Slave Patrols Were Simply Early Law Enforcement
Episode 31 — Myth: The Civil War Resolved America’s Racial Conflicts
WHY THIS SERIES MATTERS
Because myths don’t disappear on their own.
They shape:
- Policy
- Public opinion
- Education
- Voting behavior
- Media narratives
- Cultural memory
When myths go unchallenged, injustice hides behind them.
Truth Seekers II doesn’t attack people.
It confronts misinformation.
And truth, once seen clearly, changes conversations.
PREVIEW THESE VIDEOS FROM THE SERIES FREE
We invite you to preview these sample episodes from the series and experience the power of truth-telling.
- Episode 1 — Myth: Africa Was Isolated from the Ancient World
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- Episode 15 — Myth: Black Women Played Only Minor Roles in Freedom Movements
- Episode 18 — Myth: Black History is Mainly a Story of Suffering
“If these truths moved you, imagine what you’ll learn from all 31episodes.
Get the Full Series here. Stream or download your videos now!!
ALL 31-EPISODES FOR ON $91. That’s less than $3/video.
This is your invitation to step into the work of truth. Pass it forward. Bring it into your classrooms, your homes, your communities. When truth rises, deception loses its grip. Side by side, we can restore the story that was taken and with it, the moral center of our shared past.
🏫 USE IT IN YOUR CLASSROOM OR COMMUNITY
Truth Seekers II is designed to spark:
- Critical thinking
- Honest dialogue
- Historical literacy
- Civic responsibility
Each episode can stand alone or be used as a full 31-session curriculum.
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The Truth-Seeker Facilitator’s Guide
Want to go deeper? The Truth-Seeker II Facilitator’s Guide transforms each video into a guided learning experience: turn watching into understanding. The guide includes episode summaries, core truths, credible references, and discussion questions designed for teens and adults. It’s perfect for readers who want context, evidence, and conversation, not just content. The Guide helps facilitators feel confident and prepared when discussing the series.
Why We’re Giving This Guide Away Free
Because People Fought and Bled for This History — You Deserve to Know Their Names
Many people sense there is more to the story of Black History than what they’ve heard. This free guide is our invitation to explore that curiosity with evidence, context, and thoughtful questions. This isn’t a guide about dates and legislation. It’s about real people: mothers, fathers, and children whose courage gave freedom its meaning. If it sparks your interest, and we believe it will, the full Truth Seeker video series will take you even deeper. By offering this guide freely, we hope you will forward it to classrooms, family discussions, book clubs, and community gatherings, places where people are willing to ask questions and listen for the truth together. Share it freely. If the questions lead you to want more clarity, the 31-episode series is there to help you follow the evidence wherever it leads.
In a world of quick posts and sound bites, this guide is an invitation to slow down and go deeper. It helps you move beyond slogans and surface-level conversations into the real stories, questions, and tensions underneath. Honest conversations about history can be uncomfortable, but they are also where empathy and courage grow. This guide is built to help you hold those conversations with purpose, naming hard truths, correcting misinformation without shaming, and opening space for questions that many people have never felt safe asking out loud.
By downloading this guide, you’re joining a community of people who are committed to truth, healing, and responsible citizenship. Start with the guide, use it with your group, and when you see how powerful these conversations can be, take the next step and invest in the full 31-video series so you can keep going deeper, all year long.
We know you may have never seen our work and have no reason to invest in a 31-video series from people you’ve just discovered. So, we’re not asking you to take our word for it; we’re giving you the evidence. Read the guide. Lead a discussion. See how it lands in your classroom, your living room, your congregation. Then decide. If it does what we believe it will, you’ll know exactly why the full series exists and who it’s for.
🎙 FROM DR. CHARLES A. TAYLOR
“History is about clarity and making sense of the past.
If we misunderstand the past, we misdiagnose the present.
And if we misdiagnose the present, we cannot heal.”
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The next generation is learning something about history. The question is, will it be myth… or truth?
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