Critics slammed the project for alleging the American Revolution was fought to protect slavery, which the magazine amended in 2020. The book, which was a project of the New York Times Magazine, was recently adapted into a TV series on Hulu and criticized by historians for containing historical inaccuracies. (RELATED: Liberal Students, Academics Are Out To Revoke Conservatives’ Honorary Degrees) The 1619 Project is a “reframing of American history that placed slavery and its continuing legacy at the center of our national narrative,” according to its website. Hannah-Jones will receive a Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, during the 136th commencement ceremony on May 21 and deliver the keynote speech, the announcement reads.
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