For years, readers across the country have been looking for history that feels real, accessible, and honest. What began as short videos on TikTok has now turned into a full line of books after thousands of followers reached out asking to hold this history in their hands. Fort Pierce author and award-winning artist Ramon Robinson has officially released his first ten titles on Amazon, giving readers everywhere access to stories that have too often been overlooked or ignored.
The Westside Gazette and Automated Solutions played a major role in making this possible, offering Robinson the support and tools he needed to bring these projects from concept to completion. The result is a collection of books that tells the truth plainly and gives credit to the people whose work shaped the world.
The first releases include stories on Sergeant William H. Carney, Dr. James Sistrunk, Fred Hampton, Charles Drew, Mary McLeod Bethune, Ida B. Wells, Gary Webb, Zora Neale Hurston, Miles Davis, and a powerful historical horror title, Envy and Extermination, which focuses on Germany’s concentration camps in Africa and how those actions set the stage for the Holocaust.
Robinson says the mission behind these books is simple: make the truth easy to access.
“We should see our stories everywhere,” Robinson explained. “In our music, in stores, on social media, and anywhere people go to learn. We can’t afford for our history to sit in the shadows.”
Along with the new books, Robinson has begun creating original music that pairs with the stories, giving readers a soundtrack that brings each moment and character to life. As an award-winning rapper and recording artist, he has used his platform to reinforce the messages behind the books and expand the reach of each project.
The support from TikTok and the community was also a driving force. What started as people commenting “We need this in a book” quickly grew into a movement strong enough to launch an entire series. Robinson responded by turning those requests into published work that anyone can access, regardless of where they live.
All ten books are available now on Amazon, and digital versions can also be found on Drippin Culture News for classrooms and youth programs that may not have the budget for physical copies.
For Robinson, this moment represents something bigger than publishing.
“When people ask for knowledge, you give it to them,” he said. “And as long as the community keeps asking, I’ll keep creating.”
