Pulitzer Center
Coverage of Pulitzer Center in the Nexus archive.
- 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.
- The hidden history of BPC-157, a favorite MAHA peptide
The article discusses the hidden history of BPC-157, a MAHA peptide, tracing its origins to an idea formed by Predrag Sikiric in 1975 during his time in Yugoslavia. The piece is co-published by STAT and Undark with support from the Pulitzer Center.
- An American Company Drilled for Oil in Kenya — and Left Behind Soaring Cancer Rates
An American oil company, Amoco (now BP), drilled in Kenya's Kargi village in the 1980s, leaving behind toxic waste linked to high cancer rates. Contaminated water and consumption of carcinogenic substances led to severe health issues, with cancer rates three times the national average. The lack of cleanup and ongoing pollution continue to affect the community.