Nikole Hannah-Jones
Coverage of Nikole Hannah-Jones in the Nexus archive.
- UNC Hussman dean to step down in August
Raul Reis will step down as dean of UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media in August to return to teaching. During his four-year tenure, the school won the Hearst National Championship annually and focused on AI integration and digital tools in education. An interim dean will be named soon.
- 1619 Project creator claims paying reparations would be admission that US existence is a 'crime'
Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of the 1619 Project, argues that paying reparations for slavery would imply the entire existence of the United States is a crime. She made these remarks during an interview with The Meteor, emphasizing that American history is deeply rooted in slavery, which predates the country's founding by 150 years. The 1619 Project, developed into an educational curriculum, has faced backlash from parents and conservative lawmakers.
- Ben Carson, Riley Gaines fight scrubbing of faith from kids' US history books for America's 250th
A report by Brave Books claims public libraries and publishers are excluding faith from children's U.S. history books for the 250th anniversary, while promoting progressive narratives. The study found no titles addressing faith or Christianity's role in the founding, instead including works tied to the 1619 Project and transgender activism. Ben Carson and Riley Gaines criticized the findings, emphasizing faith's foundational role in American history.