The 1619 Project with Nikole Hannah-Jones at MLK Library

The New York Times Magazine’s award-winning 1619 Project issue reframed our understanding of American history by placing slavery and its continuing legacy at the center of our national narrative. Watch this talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning creator, Nikole Hannah-Jones in partnership with Mahogany Books. In conversation founder of Well Read Black Girl founder Glory Edim, they explore the legacy of slavery in present-day America and show how the inheritance of 1619 reaches into every part of contemporary American society, from politics, music, diet, traffic, and citizenship to capitalism, religion, and our democracy itself. Hit the like button and subscribe to our channel! Check out more by Nikole Hannah-Jones with your library card https://shorturl.at/M1Ojc Attend you next library event https://dclibrary.libnet.info/events Find your story at dclibrary.org