The 1619 Project

This Abridge News topic aggregates four unique arguments on different sides of the debate. Here are the quick facts to get you started:

THE QUICK FACTS

• On Sunday, August 18th, the New York Times Magazine published the print edition of its latest major initiative, The 1619 Project.
• The project observes the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery.
• The project’s self-described objective is to “reframe the country’s history, understanding 1619 as our true founding, and placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at
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