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The 1619 Project

Connects the centrality of slavery in history to a scathing portrayal of ongoing racist brutality permeating various facets of modern American society.

It is an expansion of "The 1619 Project," created by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and the New York Times Magazine. The series aims to reframe history, placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the heart of America's national narrative.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Democracy

1. Democracy

Aired: Jan 25, 2023

The next episode delves into the centuries-long struggle of Black America to ...

Episode 2 Race

2. Race

Aired: Jan 25, 2023

The next episode delves into the concept of race as a societal construct, exp...

Episode 3 Music

3. Music

Aired: Feb 1, 2023

The next episode of "Music" explores the evolution of Black music, from Motow...

Episode 4 Capitalism

4. Capitalism

Aired: Feb 1, 2023

The next episode delves into the story of Nikole Hannah-Jones, using her fami...

Episode 5 Fear

5. Fear

Aired: Feb 8, 2023

150 years after the promise of 40 acres and a mule, the story of black land o...

Episode 6 Justice

6. Justice

Aired: Feb 8, 2023

The next episode delves into the long history of systemic racism that has hin...

The 1619 Project Videos

Coming Up This Season

Coming Up This Season

An Inside Look

An Inside Look

Info about The 1619 Project

Current Status: Ended

Network: Hulu

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History