he aim of the 1619 Project is to re-center American historical discourse around “the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans.” In some senses, it’s been a victim of its success. Launched in Magazine that coincided with the 400th anniversary of slavery in the colonies, the acclaimed initiative stoked right-wing outrage. A curriculum released with it became a target of reactionary red-state legislation.
An embattled Project makes its case in a new medium
Jan 20, 2023
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