American slavery began 400 years ago this month. This is referred to as the country’s original sin, but it is more than that: It is the country’s true origin.
Sharing this because I’ve been seeing this around other social media, but not around tumblr as much. The 1619 Project that details and preserves the history of black Americans in the United States. If you are a reader and wanting something to do for Black History Month, this offers a great opportunity to learn and familiarize yourself with black history.
Here is a short description:
The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative.



















