A review by rest15resistance
The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones, New York Times Company

4.0

I listened to it on audiobook, and with that said, it is one of the better audiobooks that I've heard. There are many different writers and speakers, including Nikole Hannah-Jones. The book is great, but it's not just a book, it's history, well-researched and outlined for easy consumption. Although, the subject matter is heavy. I love history. This one almost reads like a textbook, but a good one. If you ever wanted a definitively summarized history of African-Americans or Black folks in America, this is a good primer or refresher if you are a history buff and already know a lot (like me) It definitely includes many accounts of specific individuals and events that I hadn't heard before. It's interesting material, but you also just have to sit with it for a moment and take it in doses. Not to mention, the timeline runs all. the way up through the murder of George Floyd. This is truth, and the story is still unfolding.