Week of 5/1/23
This week in our Communications in the African Diaspora class, we dove into journalist Nikole Hannah Jones' renowned 1619 Project. Originally written for the New York Times, where Jones had previously been employed, the reading is a collective of the instances that make up American history, which can largely be attributed to the forced labor of enslaved Africans. I am so excited that we're being asked to discuss this project as a class, as this piece of investigative journalism is what drives me to continue my own work as a Black reporter.
The sheer work that Jones had put into this piece was absolutely undeniable, and ruffled the feathers of many a racist white politician and conservative. It is this type of reporting that creates movements and drives change, and this is exactly what good journalism is supposed to do. Jones was able to tell the untold truths of the voiceless, and on such a huge platform as the New York Times. It is quite admirable, and I would love to interview her about the sheer effort that creating this collection of essays required from her and her team.
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