The 1619 Project, an initiative to reexamine the legacy of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans, sparked a national debate about the “true founding” of America. In response, Texas leaders created the Texas 1836 Project.
, which is focused on “the state’s history founding” and how “Texas became so exceptional.”
The brochure touches on Texas’ complicated history with slavery, which is described as “far from perfect.
. Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of the 1619 Project, said the Texas project was a tactic to limit the discussion on critical race theory in schools.proudly signed the 1836 Project into law, & states across the U.S.
“I think it’s incumbent upon us, whether teachers or professors…to say ‘OK, this is a good start, but now let’s dig deep within the Black experience of Black folks in Texas,’” said Moore, who is Black, of the brochure which he believes was designed to encourage patriots and independent thinkers.
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