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The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story

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by Nikole Hannah-Jones

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Pre-ordered my copy and cannot wait to get it in November. Has anyone else pre-ordered their copy?
Lee Durham I am reading it now.

From the preface written by Hannah-Jones: "We all suffer from the poor history we've been taught." And, "Our [national] myths hav…moreI am reading it now.

From the preface written by Hannah-Jones: "We all suffer from the poor history we've been taught." And, "Our [national] myths have not served us well."(less)
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