As a library that is free and open to the public, we’re committed to making a better world. We aim to make everyone in our community feel welcome, seen, heard and appreciated. Below are links to essays and audio from the New York Times Magazine that explores how America was built on slavery. We challenge you to educate yourselves further, and get inspired to take actions for the greater good.
1619 Project Essays:
The 1619 Project from the New York Times
1619 Project Audio:
The 1619 Project from the New York Times
For a full list of resources for all ages, click here.
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