Hulu's The 1619 Project: A Special Screening

222 North Street,Jackson MS 39201

17 March, 2023

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To celebrate the release of Hulu’s The 1619 Project, you and your university are invited to a special screening of “RACE”, the second episode from the Hulu original docuseries, followed by a special discussion. The six-part documentary series, based on the groundbreaking New York Times essays, podcast, and award-winning book, examines the legacy of slavery in America, and explores how it has shaped nearly all aspects of our society today. From policing to music to capitalism – and even the principles of our democracy itself. The 1619 Project is now streaming on Hulu. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. EVENT DETAILS WHEN: March 17th, 2023 TIME: 2:00pm – 5:00pm EST WHERE: The Mississippi Civil Rights Museum ADDRESS: 222 North St. #2205, Jackson, MS, 39201 WHO: Students and Faculty can attend the museum to watch an exclusive screening of “DEMOCRACY” and attend a post-screening conversation Free Admission to the Museum | Free Food & Beverage | Exclusive Screening | ABOUT THE EPISODE: RACE - Directed by Shoshana Guy and Naimah Jabali-Nash "Race" examines the construct of race as a political invention created to justify the economic exploitation of African people during slavery and promote white supremacy, while tracing the impact that has had on Black women’s bodies and reproductive lives. ABOUT THE 1619 PROJECT Hulu’s The 1619 Project is a six-part docuseries that expands upon “The 1619 Project” created by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and The New York Times Magazine. The series seeks to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. The episodes - Democracy, Race, Music, Capitalism, Fear and Justice - are adapted from essays from the recently published book, “The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story”, and examine how the legacy of slavery shapes different aspects of contemporary American life. The series, hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones, is a Lionsgate Production in association with One Story Up Productions, Harpo Films and The New York Times. It was executive produced by Nikole Hannah-Jones; Academy Award-winning director Roger Ross Williams; Caitlin Roper, an editor of “The 1619 Project” and The New York Times’ executive producer for film and television; Kathleen Lingo, The New York Times’ editorial director for film and television; and Oprah Winfrey. Peabody Award-winning executive producer Shoshana Guy served as the showrunner.