How the legacy of slavery shapes contemporary American life

January 27, 2023
by RJ Hamster

Hulu’s The 1619 Project is a six-part docuseries that expands upon The 1619 Projectcreated by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times Magazine. The 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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‘The 1619 Project’ comes to Hulu, expanding the story of enslaved Africans

Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses how the project reframes the role of slavery in American society “in ways that we don’t know.”

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The 1619 Project was a New York Times Magazine endeavor that explored the ways the legacy of slavery still shapes American society. We talk to journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones about how politics affected the project and what it means to be in the middle of this social reckoning.

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Explore this week’s episodes:

Democracy

Told through Pulitzer Prize-winning author Nikole Hannah-Jones’ personal story, historical events and the modern fights for voting rights, “Democracy” explores Black America’s centuries-long fight to democratize America and hold it to its founding ideals.

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Powerful portraits tell the stories of Black America

Ruddy Roye’s photographs reveal the proud heart of the struggle for racial equality and social justice.

PHOTOGRAPH BY ADREINNE WAHEED

Exploring black joy and resistance around the world

From protests in South Africa, carnivals in Brazil, to the AFROPUNK Fest in New York, photographer Adreinne Waheed chronicles the African diaspora.

Race

“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 tracing the impact that has had on Black women’s bodies and reproductive lives.

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Our honest, hidden thoughts on race captured in just 6 words

More than half a million people shared their experiences with the Race Card Project. Here’s what they said.

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Black mothers grieve the babies they lost—and help more survive their first year

In Cleveland, Black babies are six times more likely to die before their first birthday than white infants. These initiatives are trying to change that.

PHOTOGRAPH BY RUDDY ROYE, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC IMAGE COLLECTION

How do you explain slavery to kids?

It’s important to tackle the topic in an age-appropriate way, experts say—and to make sure children understand how the legacy of slavery informs life today.

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How the legacy of slavery shapes contemporary American life

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