The 1619 Project Study Group

For October 29 Session:
The 1619 Project is an ongoing project developed by The New York Times Magazine in 2019 which "aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of [the United States'] national narrative." The project was timed for the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the Virginia colony in 1619, and suggests that this date represents the "nation's birth year." It is an interactive project directed by Nikole Hannah-Jones, a reporter for The New York Times, with contributions by the newspaper's writers, including essays on the history of different aspects of contemporary American life which the authors believe have "roots in slavery and its aftermath." It also includes poems, short fiction, and a photo essay. Originally conceived as a special issue for August 20, 2019, it was soon turned into a full-fledged project, including a special broadsheet section in the newspaper, live events, and a multi-episode podcast series. (this description is from Wikipedia)

Resources:
1619 in the New York Times Magazine: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html

1619 Video Introduction: https://pulitzercenter.org/builder/lesson/analyze-and-discuss-1619-project-video-introduction-27998

1619 Podcast: www.nytimes.com/2020/01/23/podcasts/1619-podcast.html

Full Print Essay https://pulitzercenter.org/sites/default/files/the_idea_of_america_full_essay.pdf

Excerpt from "The Idea of America" by Nikole Hannah-Jones
This group will meet bi-weekly starting 9/17 (7-8pm) for six sessions. Note: no class on 11/26 for Thanksgiving.
9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/10

Register for the sessions to get a reminder: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-1619-project-study-group-tickets-117335881781
September 17 Study Group Session
October 1 Study Group Session
For October 15 Session: