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Nikole Hannah-Jones

The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story

Nikole Hannah-JonesNonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 2019

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Nikole Hannah-Jones

The 1619 Project

Nonfiction | Essay Collection | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

619

Format

Essay Collection • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.7

36,051 ratings

95%

Loved it

3%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Nikole Hannah-Jones's The 1619 Project is lauded for its compelling reexamination of American history, centering the African American experience. Readers praise its depth and engaging narratives but criticize perceived historical inaccuracies and ideological bias. Despite debates, its impact on discussions about race and history is significant.

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Who Should Read The 1619 Project?

The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones appeals to readers interested in American history, civil rights, and social justice. Fans of Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi will find this insightful and thought-provoking. Ideal for those who appreciate in-depth analysis on race and society in the U.S.

4.7

36,051 ratings

95%

Loved it

3%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

619

Format

Essay Collection • Nonfiction

Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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