The 1619 Project Journey

There’s something some people don’t want discovered---true, unvarnished American history. But, through “The 1619 Project Journey”, Dr. Carol François, former associate commissioner of education for the state of Texas and award-winning English teacher, is guiding participants to examine the history and legacy of slavery in America while celebrating contributions of Black Americans to democracy, science, the arts, and more. Using excerpts from the Pulitzer Prize winning work The 1619 Project and multimedia resources, the course enhances participants' creativity, critical thinking, and media literacy. It's history being banned across the country, so if you want to get the real deal on American history, enroll in “The 1619 Project Journey”.

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Course Content

Session I: Introducing The 1619 Project

Scholars will analyze and discuss main ideas of The 1619 Project after watching a video of author Nikole Hannah-Jones introducing the project. They then examine the question of America’s true founding date, reflect on how myths about history are perpetuated, and learn uplifting stories by and about Black historians preserving Black history.
Session II: Examining Common Myths About American Slavery

Scholars will explore common inaccuracies in the way history books explain American slavery and how the legacy of slavery can be seen in modern life. They will strengthen their understanding of how credible sources help us distinguish the myths from facts. They then will examine underreported stories about enslaved and formerly enslaved people who overcame adversity to cultivate hope, pride, and inspiration.
Session III: Celebrating Black Americans' Contributions to Democracy

Scholars will evaluate the ideals stated in the Declaration of Independence by comparing and contrasting how these ideals manifest in American society both past and present. They will read and discuss excerpts by Black writers and historical figures who have contributed to the making of America’s democracy and shaped its political and cultural landscape.

Course curriculum

1. Navigating the Course
2. Welcome and Objectives
3. Before we begin...
1. Session I - Background/Objectives/Warm Up/Resources
2. Let's Explore
3. Discussion Time
4. History's Unsung
5. Key Take Aways
1. Session II - Background/Objectives/Warm Up/Resources
2. Let's Explore - Distinguishing Fact from Myth
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3. Discussion Time I
4. Listen Up! Episode 2 - The 1619 Project podcast "The Economy That Slavery Built"
5. Discussion Time II
6. History's Unsung
7. Key Take Aways
1. Session III - Background/Objectives/Warm Up/Resources
2. Let's Explore
3. Discussion Time I
4. Listen Up! Episode 1 - The 1619 Project 1 "The Fight for True Democracy"
5. Discussion Time II
6. History's Unsung
7. Key Take Aways
1. Tying it all together
2. Congratulations! Here's What's Next
3. Before you go...

About this course

$75.00
25 lessons
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What You'll Get From the Course

Discover true, unvarnished American history by examining the history and legacy of slavery in America in order to:

Analyze and discuss The 1619 Project’s main ideas
Interpret the legacy and myths about American slavery
Celebrate Black Americans' contributions to democracy
View American history through the Black historian lens
Uncover hidden stories about Black innovators, artists, and historic events