University City to share Black history with community through 'The 1619 Project'

After the New York Times Magazine published its 1619 Project initiative, students from University City High School asked district officials to provide more information about Black history than they were learning in school.

In response, the University City School District officials expanded its curriculum in 2019 and encouraged students to produce their own projects about Black history.

On Feb. 4, the district will start a monthlong community book study of "The 1619 Project" by New York Times Magazine reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones to discuss the lived experiences of Black Americans.

The 1619 Project places slavery and its legacy at the center of American history, which has sparked opposition from some lawmakers across the nation.

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