Introduction to A Griot's History Series

Welcome to A Griot’s History
Where African American Studies is taught with rigor, story, and purpose.
This channel is designed to support high school students, especially those enrolled in AP U.S. History and AP African American Studies, by breaking down complex historical themes, primary sources, and frameworks into clear, engaging, and exam-ready lessons.
But A Griot’s History goes beyond test prep.
This is also a space for scholars, independent researchers, educators, and lifelong learners who want to explore African American Studies with depth, context, and intellectual honesty. Here, history is treated not as trivia, but as interpretation, evidence curiosity, and argument.
On this channel, you’ll find:
AP-aligned content for APUSH and AP African American Studies


AP Skills instruction (source analysis, contextualization, argumentation, synthesis)


AP test-taking strategies for MCQs, SAQs, DBQs, and long-form writing
Deep Dives & B-Sides—rarely explored topics, overlooked narratives, and big historical questions


Short lessons reels, long-form lectures, visual explainers, and exam walkthroughs


Whether you’re preparing for an AP exam, building curriculum, conducting research, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of African American history and culture this channel is for you.
Subscribe, study, and think critically.
This is A Griot’s History.
Keep learning. Keep questioning and Keep the story alive.


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