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The 1619 Project
By Nikole Hannah-Jones
This episode reveals how the arrival of enslaved Africans in 1619 isn't just a historical date, but the foundational force that continues to shape American identity, economy, and democracy.
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What it is about
American history, racial inequality, national identity, economic systems
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If you've ever felt a disconnect between America's founding ideals and its persistent inequalities, this will clarify the deep historical roots of our present-day challenges, and this will help you see what to do next.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones meticulously re-examines America's origin story, revealing how the institution of slavery, from its very inception, has fundamentally shaped every aspect of the nation's development.
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