Nikole Hannah-Jones, an award-winning journalist and creator of the 1619 Project, and Ta-Nehisi Coates, acclaimed author and thinker on race, dive deep into America's historical narratives. They discuss the tumultuous debates surrounding the 1619 Project and critical race theory, emphasizing the importance of nuanced storytelling in understanding democracy. The pair illuminates the complexities of African American identity and the ongoing evolution of America's democratic nature, urging for a balance of historical achievements and shortcomings to foster genuine progress.

Is history always political? Who gets to decide? What happens when you challenge common narratives? In this episode, Throughline's Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei explore these questions with Nikole Hannah-Jones, an investigative journalist at the New York Times and the creator of the 1619 Project.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Pulitzer Prize winner Nikole Hannah-Jones and Jelani Cobb discuss the growing restrictions on teaching black history in schools. They tackle the debate on patriotism in education standards, the challenges of balancing historical accuracy, and the impact of political interference on academic freedom. The conversation dives into the dangers of banning curriculum and controlling ideas, emphasizing the importance of preserving intellectual freedom in society.

Nikole Hannah-Jones and Jelani Cobb discuss the backlash against Black history education, emphasizing the importance of academic freedom. They address the restrictions on teaching comprehensive history, book bans, and ideological origins of patriotism in education. The conversation sheds light on the impact of political pressures on universities and the fight against censorship.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses journalism's role in democracy, challenges faced by Black women in the field, the importance of historical context in politics, and empowering future journalists at Howard University.

Nikole Hannah-Jones, award-winning investigative reporter, discusses racial segregation in American public schools, challenges of finding integrated schools, inequities of school choice, fundraising disparity perpetuating segregation, challenges of integration and gentrification, concerns and benefits of school integration.

Discussion on lack of progress and unity within the House Republican Conference. Israeli Prime Minister talks about potential hostage release and election results. Exploring the future of the Israel-Hamas war and Gaza's governance after the war. Lack of outrage and government dysfunction. Negotiations for release of hostages and calls for ceasefire. The rise of a third political party in the United States. Importance of voting and understanding the significance of every vote. The power of abortion as an issue and its potential impact on the election.

New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones joins Trevor Noah to discuss critical race theory in American schools and the 1619 Project, which aims to depict a more accurate history of America. They explore inappropriate lessons on slavery, power dynamics of history, the role of Black Americans, and the difference between America and other colonial powers in regards to slavery.

Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses the 1619 Project, reframing American history around the legacy of slavery. She explores the impact of slavery on America's wealth, the Haitian Revolution's significance, and challenges traditional narratives of patriotism and democracy.

Trevor highlights Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, Jordan Klepper talks to vaccine-hesitant protesters in California, and Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses "The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.