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'Revisionist History'? McConnell Attempts To Nix 1619 Project & NYT's Nikole Hannah-Jones Claps Back
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14:13Now PlayingSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is calling for the removal of the 1619 project from federal grant programs.
McConnell claims curriculum programs such as The New York Times 1619 project tell a revisionist history of America's founding.
In a letter to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, McConnell said:
Young Americans deserve a rigorous understanding of civics and American history. They need to understand both our successes and our failures. But acknowledging that America's journey has been a work in progress throughout our history cannot mean ignoring the tremendous strides we have made together. Our nation's youth do not need activist indoctrination that fixates solely on past flaws and splits our nation into divided camps. Taxpayer-supported programs should emphasize the shared civic virtues that bring us together, not push radical agendas that tear us apart.
We request that you withdraw these Proposed Priorities and refocus on civic education and American history programs that will empower future generations of citizens to continue making our nation the greatest force for good in human history.
Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of the 1619 project spoke with Roland during Monday's edition of #RolandMartinUnfiltered about McConnell's attack on The New York Times' polarizing project.
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