Discuss The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones

Aug. 13, 2024
by margarets

What do you remember about the BLM protests in the summer of 2020? What about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol? Compare and contrast the federal government’s response to and media coverage of each event.

Aug. 12, 2024
by BuffaloGirl

“Until Americans replace mythology with history...an arc of the American universe will keep bending toward injustice.” What are your thoughts, comments, or reactions in response to this quote?

Aug. 12, 2024
by BuffaloGirl

“What would it mean to reframe our understanding of U.S. history by considering 1619 as our country’s origin point?” How would you answer the author? Would your opinion have been different before reading the book?

Aug. 12, 2024
by BuffaloGirl

What emotional reactions did you have to reading The 1619 Project, and why do you think you felt that way?

Aug. 12, 2024
by BuffaloGirl

What do you think it means to be an American?

Aug. 12, 2024
by BuffaloGirl

Why do you feel some states have barred public schools and universities from teaching The 1619 Project?

Aug. 12, 2024
by BuffaloGirl

What does freedom mean to you? What is democracy? What is citizenship? Do you think these concepts have changed over time?

Aug. 12, 2024
by BuffaloGirl

"If we are a truly great nation, the truth cannot destroy us..[F]acing the truth liberates us to build the society we wish to be." Do you agree? What would that society look like, and what changes would need to be made?

Aug. 12, 2024
by BuffaloGirl

What chapters, stories or acts that you read about stood out the most to you? Which sections were the hardest for you to read?

Aug. 12, 2024
by BuffaloGirl

Did the Black Lives Matter movement impact your understanding of racism in the US and if so, in what ways? Have you had conversations with friends or relatives about the movement in recent years? What were those conversations like?

Aug. 12, 2024
by BuffaloGirl

Do you feel the United States can come to a place of truth and reconciliation about the history and legacy of slavery, and if so, how? What’s standing in the way?

Aug. 12, 2024
by BuffaloGirl

What is the purpose of history? Who gets to decide what and who is remembered? How has what’s deemed history and how history is recorded changed during your lifetime? Has it changed for the better or the worse, in your opinion?

Aug. 12, 2024
by BuffaloGirl

The authors use creative writing, poetry, and photography throughout The 1619 Project. Why do you suppose they chose to include these different styles? How did their inclusion impact your reading of the book?

Aug. 12, 2024
by BuffaloGirl

For what audience would you recommend this book? Are there other books you would recommend on the same subject?

Aug. 12, 2024
by BuffaloGirl

Think of a time when you had to specify your race or ethnicity. Do you think twice about it? What are your thoughts about the ways in which people are asked/forced to reveal their race or ethnicity?

Aug. 11, 2024
by jos

Is there a specific quote that stood out? Why do you think it spoke to you?

Aug. 06, 2024
by Nansubet

“We are at one of those critical moments...when we will either double down on romanticizing a false narrative about our violent past or accept that there is something better waiting for us.” Where do you think we are as a country?

Jul. 30, 2024
by angelaw

What new information about slavery’s impact on current society did you learn? Did the book change your perspective?

Jul. 16, 2024
by jos

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The 1619 Project

Discuss The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones

Overall, what did you think of The 1619 Project?

What do you remember about the BLM protests in the summer of 2020? What about the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol? Compare and contrast the federal government’s response to and media coverage of each event.

“Until Americans replace mythology with history...an arc of the American universe will keep bending toward injustice.” What are your thoughts, comments, or reactions in response to this quote?

“What would it mean to reframe our understanding of U.S. history by considering 1619 as our country’s origin point?” How would you answer the author? Would your opinion have been different before reading the book?

What emotional reactions did you have to reading The 1619 Project, and why do you think you felt that way?

What do you think it means to be an American?

Why do you feel some states have barred public schools and universities from teaching The 1619 Project?

What does freedom mean to you? What is democracy? What is citizenship? Do you think these concepts have changed over time?

"If we are a truly great nation, the truth cannot destroy us..[F]acing the truth liberates us to build the society we wish to be." Do you agree? What would that society look like, and what changes would need to be made?

What chapters, stories or acts that you read about stood out the most to you? Which sections were the hardest for you to read?

Did the Black Lives Matter movement impact your understanding of racism in the US and if so, in what ways? Have you had conversations with friends or relatives about the movement in recent years? What were those conversations like?

Do you feel the United States can come to a place of truth and reconciliation about the history and legacy of slavery, and if so, how? What’s standing in the way?

What is the purpose of history? Who gets to decide what and who is remembered? How has what’s deemed history and how history is recorded changed during your lifetime? Has it changed for the better or the worse, in your opinion?

The authors use creative writing, poetry, and photography throughout The 1619 Project. Why do you suppose they chose to include these different styles? How did their inclusion impact your reading of the book?

For what audience would you recommend this book? Are there other books you would recommend on the same subject?

Think of a time when you had to specify your race or ethnicity. Do you think twice about it? What are your thoughts about the ways in which people are asked/forced to reveal their race or ethnicity?

Is there a specific quote that stood out? Why do you think it spoke to you?

“We are at one of those critical moments...when we will either double down on romanticizing a false narrative about our violent past or accept that there is something better waiting for us.” Where do you think we are as a country?

What new information about slavery’s impact on current society did you learn? Did the book change your perspective?

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Discuss The 1619 Project by Nikole Hannah-Jones

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