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Lecture by Nikole Hannah-Jones: “Truth, History, and The 1619 Project”

Turner Gymnasium

Nikole Hannah-Jones will give a powerful keynote on history, race, and democracy that speaks to our current moment. She will draw on ideas from The 1619 Project to reframe our understanding of American history. This talk will include discussing the contributions of Black Americans and how they have helped our country. It will also focus on key moments in American history where people of color have struggled and resisted. Finally, the talk will explore the legacy of slavery in America's cultural, political, educational, and legal institutions. This will have a profound impact on our understanding of America's past and present.

Free

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