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Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: AudiobookHub Recommendation
Chapter 2: A record of silences, and flying a flag for a nation that forsook you.
Chapter 3: Origin tales
Chapter 4: Black Americans have battled tirelessly for democracy.
Chapter 5: Racial justice equals economic justice.
Chapter 6: After centuries of discrimination, what’s required now are reparations.
Description
The 1619 Project (2021) is an anthology of essays investigating the origins of the slave trade in America, and how it has shaped what the country would become. It’s also an exploration of how we create history, and how these stories shape our political present. The essays are accompanied by fictional excerpts and poetry, bringing to life the experiences of enslaved people in America.
Who Should Listen
- History-lovers interested in learning more about cutting-edge research from the 1619 Project.
- Americans wanting to learn about how the slave trade has shaped their country.
- Anyone wanting to understand the roots of institutional racism, and how to fight white supremacy.