The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story
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. This book substantially expands on that work, weaving together eighteen essays that explore the legacy of slavery in present-day America with thirty-six poems and works of fiction that illuminate key moments of oppression, struggle, and resistance. The essays 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.
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Interesting and informative book regarding slavery and its effects as told by people whose ancestors were enslaved.
An incredibly comprehensive and detailed guide through the true history of America. I was stunned by the author’s ability to provide consistent context and insight throughout this book. I would strongly recommend it.
1619 is a book that should be in every home. Some things were hard to read but necessary. I learned many things that we were not taught in school and still aren't taught in schools.
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