IN-Person | Nikole Hannah-Jones | The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story

1901 Vine Street,Philadelphia PA 19103

17 November, 2021

Description

A groundbreaking work of journalism, The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story offers a revealing vision of the American past and present Nikole Hannah-Jones won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary for her work on The 1619 Project, a continuing initiative started by the The New York Times Magazine to reexamine United States history through the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans. The co-founder of the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting, Hannah-Jones has earned, among many other honors, a Peabody Award, two George Polk Awards, three National Magazine Awards, and a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. She was recently was named the Knight Chair in Race and Journalism at Howard University. Interweaving 18 essays with 36 works of fiction and nonfiction by a group of writers of diverse backgrounds, skills, and experiences, The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story is a greatly expanded exploration of the continuing legacy of slavery in our cultural, political, and legal institutions. Mask are required at all times while in the building. Seating is limited due to Covid-19 restrictions. See our guidelines for additional information. *A pre-signed book is included with each ticket and may be collected at the venue on event night. Due to Covid, there will not be an opportunity to meet the author. US orders only. Books provided by Uncle Bobbie's Coffee and Books and Harriett's Bookshop