Published May 27, 2022

Best Of: Nikole Hannah-Jones and Ta-Nehisi Coates on the Fight Over U.S. History

Nikole Hannah-Jones and Ta-Nehisi Coates delve into the 1619 Project's revolutionary reexamination of U.S. history, confronting persistent racial narratives and exploring journalism's critical role in democracy amid modern challenges.

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Historical Reckoning
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Journalism's Role
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Racial Identity Struggles
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Best Of: Nikole Hannah-Jones and Ta-Nehisi Coates on the Fight Over U.S. History

Topics covered

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Amplifying African American Voices

Mind-Blowing Sandman Overture

Life-Changing Journalism

Strengthening Relationships

Power and Culture

Uncovering America's Racial History

Unfinished America

Identity and Power

Shaping Imaginarium

Unsettling America's Narrative

Unsettling American Mythology

Journalism and Democracy

The Power of Symbols

Managing Criticism

Gripping Seismological Event

Episode Highlights

Historical Reckoning

Journalism's Role

Racial Identity Struggles

Best Of: Nikole Hannah-Jones and Ta-Nehisi Coates on the Fight Over U.S. History

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Historical ReckoningNikole Hannah-Jones and Ta-Nehisi Coates explore the transformative impact of the 1619 Project on American historical narratives. They discuss the challenges of confronting uncomfortable truths and the public's reaction to redefining the nation's story.

Historical Reckoning

Journalism's Role

Racial Identity StrugglesNikole Hannah-Jones and Ta-Nehisi Coates discuss the construction and impact of racial narratives in America. They explore how these narratives shape identity and power dynamics, challenging the myth of American exceptionalism.

Racial Identity Struggles