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1619 Overview
The 1619 Project is a major initiative from The New York Times observing the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims 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 the very center of the story we tell ourselves about who we are.
Click the tabs on the left for resources offered by the Public Library!
- 1619 Project - Resources offered by the Public LibraryA printable list of titles available from the Public Library.
- Black Freedom Struggle This link opens in a new window
The Black Freedom Struggle website features expertly selected open primary source documents. Visitors will find historical newspaper articles, pamphlets, diaries, correspondence and more from specific time periods in U.S. history marked by the opposition African Americans have faced on the road to freedom.
Further Information and Resources
- The 1619 Project at The New York TimesRead the overview of The 1619 Project at The New York Times website.
- The 1619 Project: Pulitzer Center Education ProgrammingThe Pulitzer Center is the education partner for The 1619 Project. Click here for educational resources and more.
