A Breakthrough Moment for Ernest Crim III

Educator, activist, and storyteller Ernest Crim III has long been known for his ability to connect history to the present. With How Black History Can Save Your Life: From the Talk to George Floyd, Everything You Need to Know to Deescalate a Racist Situation, Crim delivers a timely and transformative guide that blends personal narrative, historical insight, and practical strategies for navigating racism in everyday life.

Now, the book’s impact is being recognized in a big way: it has become a top seller at Barnes & Noble, a milestone that underscores both its cultural relevance and its resonance with readers across the country.

What the Book Offers

At its core, How Black History Can Save Your Life is about empowerment through knowledge. Crim draws on his own experiences—including a viral hate crime incident that shaped his career—to show how Black history provides tools for resilience, empathy, and action.

Inside, readers will find:

• Practical strategies for de-escalating racist encounters.

• Powerful stories of Black excellence, resistance, and perseverance often left out of mainstream narratives.

• Educational resources for parents, teachers, and community leaders who want to teach history in a way that fosters equity.

• Personal reflections that connect historical lessons to modern challenges.

  
  

As its success at Barnes & Noble has shown, the book is more than history—it’s a guide for living with courage and clarity in the face of hate.