Nikole Hannah-Jones

Honoring Resilience Through Art: Commemorating The International Day For The Remembrance Of The Slave Trade

These films, television series and songs grappled with America's greatest sin.
08/23/2023
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America in Black
War on Black History, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Rap Lyrics on Trial

Marc Lamont Hill investigates the critical race theory bans in U.S. schools, Sheryl Lee Ralph reflects on her Hollywood career, and Roy Wood Jr. has a money-saving approach to police reform.
02/19/2023

Hulu Brings ‘The 1619 Project’ To Life In A Six-Part Documentary, Analyzing A Difficult History

Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones’ exploration of the history and legacy of slavery in America outlines how we got here from that date 400 years ago.
01/25/2023
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Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones Reaches Settlement With University of North Carolina

She was denied tenure last year in a dispute over her contract.
07/19/2022

NYT Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones Reaches Settlement With UNC

The creator of The New York Times ‘1619 Project’ was denied tenure last year in a dispute over her contract.
07/18/2022
Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses her inspiration for the 1619 Project and why it's important to counter attempts to suppress American history while accepting the Social Justice Impact Award.
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Nikole Hannah-Jones Accepts the Social Justice Impact Award
53rd NAACP Image Awards

Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses her inspiration for the 1619 Project and why it's important to counter attempts to suppress American history while accepting the Social Justice Impact Award.
02/26/2022
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Nikole Hannah-Jones Receives the Social Justice Impact Award
53rd NAACP Image Awards

Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones receives the Social Justice Impact Award for her revolutionary approach to understanding history as founder of the 1619 Project.
02/26/2022
Nikole Hannah-Jones on BET Buzz 2021
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Nikole Hannah-Jones Rejects UNC Tenured Position To Join Howard University

“It’s just not something that I want anymore,” she said.
07/07/2021
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 19: Nikole Hannah-Jones attends the "Neutral Ground" premiere during the 2021 Tribeca Festival at Pier 76 on June 19, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)

Nikole Hannah-Jones Rejects UNC Tenured Position And Will Join Howard University

“It’s just not something that I want anymore.”
07/06/2021

UNC Approves Tenure For Nikole Hannah-Jones

“We must ensure that our work is protected.”
07/01/2021

Nikole Hannah Jones’ Lawyers Say She Won’t Take UNC Position Without Tenure

Her legal team submitted a letter to the school this week.
06/23/2021