Our podcast explores the role of black history in American literature, drawing connections between Ayanna Mathis's novel 'The Unsettled' & the larger cultural narrative. Through the journey of the central characters, Mathis showcases the unshakeable influence of the past, the struggles of the marginalized, and unsuppressed resilience. This podcast probes deeper into the intricacies of history embedded in black literature, reminding listeners that history forever hovers over the present like an unrelenting shadow.