An Oriki Tribute to Nikole Hannah-Jones, the 1619 Project Architect
Nikole of House Hannah-Jones
First of her name
Shaker of Systems
Rejecter of Racist Regimes
Denouncer of Discrimination
Pulitzer Prize Professor
Baroness of Bucking Boards
Teller of History’s Truths
Agitator of Academia
Frau of Fiery Fros
Tycoon of team #TakeNoShit
She told UNC to take their tenure, which she earned but had to fight for, and shove it, and we have no choice but to HAIL her. 👑 🙌🏾
She’s not just teaching about America’s grave legacy of slavery and genocide, she’s modeling the importance of going where we are seen and valued.
👏🏾LET 👏🏾THEM 👏🏾BE 👏🏾MAD‼️
You’ve proven everything you need to prove.
Congratulations to Howard’s first Knight Chair of Race and Investigative Journalism!