The 1619 Project — Season 1, Episode 2: Race
Documentary • 56 min • 1 season, 6 episodes • ★ 5.1/10
Episode synopsis
“Race” examines the construct of race as a political invention created to justify the economic exploitation of African people during slavery and promote white supremacy, while tracing the impact that has had on Black women’s bodies and reproductive lives.
About The 1619 Project
In keeping with the original project, this series seeks to reframe the country's history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative.