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A review by crybabybea
The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.75
It took me forever to finish this because it is filled to the brim with information. Even though the information inside is harrowing and shocking, the overall message of the book is hopeful about a way forward. In order to move on from our past, we have to acknowledge it first. There's so much information from the beginning of America to the recent BLM movement, with knowledge that is often hidden away or ignored. A must-read.
Graphic: Ableism, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Trafficking, Grief, Murder, Sexual harassment, and Colonisation