Nikole Hannah-Jones

Nikole Hannah-Jones Blasts Attacks On Harvard's Claudine Gay As Racist

Conservatives wanted Harvard’s first Black president fired because they oppose diversity and inclusion, says the ‘1619 Project’ founder.
12/14/2023

Honoring Resilience Through Art: Commemorating The International Day For The Remembrance Of The Slave Trade

These films, television series and songs grappled with America's greatest sin.
08/23/2023
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America In Black
War on Black History, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lyrics on Trial

Marc Lamont Hill reports on the increasing number of school boards and legislators moving to limit the teaching of Black history; Skyler Henry investigates the controversial use of rap lyrics to prosecute suspected gang members.
02/19/2023

Hulu Brings ‘The 1619 Project’ To Life In A Six-Part Documentary, Analyzing A Difficult History

Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones’ exploration of the history and legacy of slavery in America outlines how we got here from that date 400 years ago.
01/25/2023
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Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones Reaches Settlement With University of North Carolina

She was denied tenure last year in a dispute over her contract.
07/19/2022

NYT Journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones Reaches Settlement With UNC

The creator of The New York Times ‘1619 Project’ was denied tenure last year in a dispute over her contract.
07/18/2022
Nikole Hannah-Jones on BET Buzz 2021
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Nikole Hannah-Jones Rejects UNC Tenured Position To Join Howard University

“It’s just not something that I want anymore,” she said.
07/07/2021
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 19: Nikole Hannah-Jones attends the "Neutral Ground" premiere during the 2021 Tribeca Festival at Pier 76 on June 19, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival)

Nikole Hannah-Jones Rejects UNC Tenured Position And Will Join Howard University

“It’s just not something that I want anymore.”
07/06/2021

UNC Approves Tenure For Nikole Hannah-Jones

“We must ensure that our work is protected.”
07/01/2021

Nikole Hannah Jones’ Lawyers Say She Won’t Take UNC Position Without Tenure

Her legal team submitted a letter to the school this week.
06/23/2021
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MAY 16: Author Nikole Hannah-Jones attends the 137th Commencement at Morehouse College on May 16, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)

Nikole Hannah Jones: Lawyers for ‘1619 Project’ Creator Explore Discrimination Lawsuit

They issued a letter to the UNC on May 27.
05/30/2021