Slavery has influenced life in the United States in countless ways that are often left out of our national narrative. What can we gain by re-examining our shared history - and what can we do to fight racial injustice in our own communities?

Join us as we explore questions of race and democracy, framed by The New York Times Magazine’s 1619 Project.

Free entry. All are welcome.

This event is the second in a series of monthly discussions exploring the aftermath of the year 1619, when 20-30 enslaved Africans arrived in the what is now the state of Virginia. We will continue to learn about and discuss the cultural norms, business practices, and laws that allowed slavery to flourish and still affect life in the U.S. today. We will also begin exploring ways we can support racial justice efforts here in Washington, D.C.

On Tuesday, Dec. 10, we will focus on Episode 2 of the 1619 Project Podcast, The Economy that Slavery Built, based on the essay by Matthew Desmond on the plantation roots of American capitalism.

RSVP and get more details at 1619projectdc.eventbrite.com