History Can't Hide - Weekly Recap #1
All of my updates from the week of Sunday, February 9th, 2025 in one place!
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History Canāt Hide has now surpassed 4,000 followers (in just one week) and I have more than 8 pieces published in our vault of exposed American secrets (thatās more than one piece of content per day)!
But uncovering hidden history isnāt easy. High-quality research takes time and with so much misinformation and historical erasure out there, the urgency to tell these stories is real. I want to expand this work, but I canāt do it alone.
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š„ Expand productionāI want to create longer, more in-depth videos across platforms like YouTube and video podcasts right here on Substack.
š¼ Hire young historians and researchers, especially from underrepresented communities, to help uncover more stories.
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Now, for the Weekly Recap:
1) My most popular article:
Kendrick Lamarās Super Bowl Performance, Explained
Kendrick Lamar isnāt just a rapper. Heās a Pulitzer Prize-winning storyteller known for his sharp lyricism, layered metaphors, and deep social commentary. His Super Bowl performance was no exception, packed with symbolism that requires the same level of analysis as great poetry or film. Letās break down six key elements that made this performance unforgā¦
2) All articles:
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2) My most popular short-form video:
3) A big update:
I finally released the first episode of my digital series with National Geographic. This episode is all about the covered up secrets behind the formation of Washington D.C.! Check it out now:
4) Five viewing/reading recommendations:
Substack Article: First They Came For Stonewall. Are Civil War Battlefields Next?
Substack Article: The Origin of Woke: a George Mason view
Book: Enuf is Enough: Our Failed Attempts to Make English Easier to Spell
YouTube Video: The Sinister Way the Far Right is Keeping Gen Z Men Christian
TikTok Video: Elon Musk is a Globalist Technocrat (allegedly)
Thank you so much, Khalil, for your content. As a 74 year old southern Black lady and history buff who understands the importance of keeping our stories alive, I salute you. I discovered you on IG, then followed you to YT and then to Substack. You are such a bright light and give me hope for the future. Keep up the good work!
Kahlil--Great job on the DMV! In NYC, check out the efforts of Sean Decatur at the American Museum of Natural History to repatriate human remains and artifacts to their rightful Native American sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/arts/design/american-museum-natural-history-native-american.html