Nikole Hannah-Jones

Nikole Hannah-Jones is an American journalist and the creator of the 1619 Project, an initiative by The New York Times that explores the history and impact of slavery in the United States, starting from the year enslaved Africans first arrived in 1619. She focuses on issues of race, justice, and inequality, highlighting how the legacy of slavery influences contemporary American society. Hannah-Jones has received numerous awards for her work, which seeks to foster a deeper understanding of the Black American experience and encourage discussions about race and history in the U.S.