The 1619 Project
“The greatest story never told.”
In keeping with the original project, this series seeks to reframe the country's history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative.
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1.Democracy
2.326-01-202362mTold through Pulitzer Prize-winning author Nikole Hannah-Jones’ personal story, historical events and the modern fights for voting rights, “Democracy” explores Black America’s cent...
2.Race
2.326-01-202356m“Race” examines the construct of race as a political invention created to justify the economic exploitation of African people during slavery and promote white supremacy, while trac...
3.Music
1.002-02-202361mFrom Motown’s wide popularity to funk’s rebellious independence to today’s genre-breaking musicians, “Music” celebrates the “uncapturable spirit” of Black music and maintains that...
4.Capitalism
1.002-02-202362mNikole Hannah-Jones’ family and current labor battles are the lens for “Capitalism”, which explores how slavery formed the bedrock of American capitalism and how this foundation of...
5.Fear
1.009-02-202358mA family’s tragic loss. A dramatic day in the life of a protestor. “Fear” explores how modern policing, surveillance and the criminalization of Black Americans draw roots from the...
6.Justice
1.009-02-202363mThrough Nikole Hannah-Jones’ family story and one Georgia community fighting for restitution, “Justice” examines the historical events that denied Black Americans the opportunity t...
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