History Can’t Hide
Kahlil Greene shares short articles about Black, Native, Asian, and Latino American History.
From pre-European-contact Indigenous history to the legacy of slavery, from American imperialism to today’s “culture wars,” Kahlil Greene dives into the hidden, buried, and sometimes deliberately erased narratives that continue to shape our society.
Some might call it “woke history,” but he just calls it the complete picture. Greene’s goal isn’t to tell you what to think, but to reveal these overlooked stories so you can see the patterns, ask the right questions, and think critically for yourself.
“Much of history isn’t lost—it’s been buried. But no matter how deep, history can’t hide forever.”
Right now, history—especially the history of marginalized communities—is under attack. Across the US, students are at risk of losing access to critical stories about slavery, Indigenous genocide, segregation, and American imperialism because lawmakers are actively working to shape and control the narrative around American history.
We’ve seen executive actions demanding that history be taught in a more “patriotic” way, removing the uncomfortable truths that challenge myths of American exceptionalism. Books are being banned, lessons are being rewritten, and entire histories are disappearing from classrooms.
If you’ve ever wondered why things are the way they are for Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ+, religious minority, working class, and other marginalized communities, Greene’s Substack is the place to start.
Learn more at historycanthide.substack.com.
Kahlil Greene, better known as the Gen Z Historian, began by making “Hidden History” videos focusing on the whitewashing of civil rights heroes and the untold stories of racial justice movements. His work uncovering hidden histories and breaking down the intersections of race, politics, and culture has earned him recognition as a Peabody Award winner, a two-time Emmy nominee, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and a member of Variety’s Power of Young Hollywood list.
Greene’s writing has been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, LA Times, and Harvard Business Review. He earned a degree in History from Yale University, where he also made history as the school’s first-ever Black student body president.
