The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story By Nikole Hannah-Jones

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER, A dramatic expansion of a groundbreaking work of journalism, The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story offers a profoundly revealing vision of the American past and present.ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: The Washington Post, NPR, Esquire, Marie Claire, Electric Lit, Ms. magazine, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist In late August 1619, a ship arrived in the British colony of Virginia bearing a cargo of twenty to thirty enslaved people from Africa. Their arrival led to the barbaric and unprecedented system of American chattel slavery that would last for the next 250 years. This is sometimes referred to as the country's original sin, but it is more than that: It is the source of so much that still defines the United States. 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 new 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.

  • Product Features

    • Created by - Nikole Hannah-Jones
    • Publisher - Random House Publishing Group
    • Publication date - 11-16-2021
    • Page count - 624
    • Hardcover
    • Adult
    • U.S. History
    • Dimensions - 6.2 H x 9 W x 1.7 D
    • ISBN-13 - 9780593230572
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1 year ago
from Birmingham, Alabama

The best book on American Slavery!

5 out of 5, 10 out of 10! This is in my top 3 books of all time of any subject, especially American History! 70% of the book was written by several Historians. 19 non fiction essays (including the preface) 36 poems or fiction stories in between each non fiction essay, and over 1000 endnotes at the end of the book for those who'd like to sight the many authors sources. It's amazing how easily manipulated people are when it comes to propaganda. All folks have to do is before getting the book, look up the credentials of the authors of these nonfiction essays. They have the exact expertise to be talking about slavery, race & race relations, injustice, mass incarceration, racism, and all the other points of interest that's mentioned. The best part is it links the past to the present AND it centers African Americans at the center of our perfected democracy.

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2 years ago
from Tampa, Florida

Not Worth To Be Considered A History Book

No Zero rating available. This is NOT true American history. A waste of money. The Politically Incorrect Book Series is a better place to start to learn about multiple topics. The 1619 book is pure Socialist Propaganda.

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2 years ago

Eye opening!

While I learned about slavery in school, the extent to which information was omitted is staggering. This book is truly eye-opening. Highly recommend.

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3 years ago
from Ashland, VA

A Phenomenal Reading Experience!

From the first words to the very last, I found The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story filled with history I had never been taught in the Virginia schools I have attended. This is an excellent compilation of skillfully researched documentation of the lives of Black folks, beginning in 1619. Coupled with essays, poems and works of fiction, I remained engaged and many times paused to find more information about the topics covered. The narration with its multifaceted authors and narrators brought the words to life! As I read my hardbound copy (making notes in the margins) of the book, I listened to the auditory version. This book is a gift! A Phenomenal Listening Experience!

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3 years ago
from Palm Desert

Buying the book because of negative reviews.

I am buying this book because of the negative reviews. There’s information about history in it that I want to read for myself.

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3 years ago
from Ohio

Failure to Correct Historical Inaccuracies

Unfortunately, Ms. Hannah-Jones's failure to correct her historical inaccuracies, pointed out to her by historical editors prior to publication, overshadow the few accurate takes. It appears as though the author was determined to rewrite history the way she wants to see it. Examples include the weird exaggeration of Lord Dunmore's "proclamation," crediting rise in cotton production in the early to mid 1800s to more brutal treatment of slaves and not to technological advancements (although slave treatment was always brutal), and most importantly her claim that protecting the institution of slavery was a "primary" reason for independence.

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3 years ago
from Washington, DC

BREATHTAKING

This history is brutal and extraordinary. Incredible writing, precision in reporting, and lyrical prose notwithstanding the horrors relayed. My LORD; this is a humbling masterpiece. I've decided to buy additional copies as gifts. It belongs in wonderful libraries -- home ones, too! -- far and wide.

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3 years ago
from Freedom USA

Belongs in fiction section

Lies and racist propaganda paraded as truth by clowns and delusional bad faith actors. Belongs in the Fiction section

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