Unsettling America's Narrative
Ta-Nehisi and Nikole discuss the unsettling of America's narrative, the pushback against teaching accurate history, and its connection to voter suppression laws. They highlight how acknowledging the role of slavery in America challenges the idea of exceptionalism and exposes the justification for antidemocratic policies.In this clip
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Best Of: Nikole Hannah-Jones and Ta-Nehisi Coates on the Fight Over U.S. History
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How has the American story been lost?
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