The 1619 Project

S1 E1

The 1619 Project — Season 1, Episode 1: Democracy

Documentary62 min1 season, 6 episodes5.1/10

Episode synopsis

Told through Pulitzer Prize-winning author Nikole Hannah-Jones’ personal story, historical events and the modern fights for voting rights, “Democracy” explores Black America’s centuries-long fight to democratize America and hold it to its founding ideals.

About The 1619 Project

In keeping with the original project, this 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.

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