The 1619 Project: The Birth of a Nation on the Water

The 1619 Project is an initiative from The New York Times Magazine that seeks to reframe American history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. This project looks at the long-term effects of slavery, the contributions of black Americans, and the development of American democracy through the lens of the year 1619—the year the first enslaved Africans arrived in Virginia. Through a series of essays, videos, poems, and more, The 1619 Project provides a powerful exploration of our nation's history and its enduring legacy. It is a reminder that our history is incomplete without the stories of those who have been marginalized and silenced. The Water's Edge is a documentary film that follows