Does the 1619 Project help Blacks in Today’s America?

I’m seeing some merit but my concerns are real

MarkfromBoston 🌻Ukraine

2 min readFeb 7

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I read a great article today on The 1619 Project that got me reinvested in considering how America’s original history is taught today. When the Truth Hurts: The 1619 Project and America’s Schools.

MarkfromBoston 🌻Ukraine

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Sharing stories of thrills of love. Just completed a teaching volunteer service in Costa Rica. Treasure the Medium tribe as my family. Connecting is what I do.

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