The 1619 Project docuseries explores the many topics examined in Pulitzer Prize winning author and journalist
Nikole Hannah-Jones’ book of the same title. In keeping with the original project, the series seeks to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the very center of national narrative.
From June-September, YWCA will host monthly viewings and candid discussions focused on the following episodes: Music, Democracy, Race and Fear. We will also invite community advocates, educators, and creators to each discussion to dive further into each episode’s purpose. Follow along this summer as we take our Media Matters series on the road for a city-wide discussion and viewing of some of the series’ most poignant episodes.
Check out what’s coming up this summer in this multi-part series!
- Music Episode Viewing & Discussion: June 15, 5:30pm at the West Boulevard Library – Register below!
- Democracy Episode Viewing & Discussion: July 20, 5:30pm at the University City Regional Library
- Race Episode Viewing & Discussion: August 17, 5:30pm, location TBD
- Fear Episode Viewing & Discussion: September 21, 5:30pm, location TBD