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Nikole Hannah-Jones is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, author, and an influential thinker on race, democracy, and journalism. Born April 9, 1976, in Waterloo, Iowa, she has shaped public conversation through rigorous reporting, compelling storytelling, and leadership in higher education. As a Knight Chair in Race and Journalism at Howard University and founder of the Center for Journalism & Democracy, she champions journalism that informs and empowers communities. Hannah-Jones is widely known for The 1619 Project, a groundbreaking exploration of slavery in American history that sparked national discourse and received critical acclaim, including a Pulitzer Prize for Commentary in 2020 and an Emmy for the docuseries in 2024. We’ve got you covered for reliable, straightforward access to her work, speaking engagements, and background.

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Beyond her writing, Hannah-Jones co-founded the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting, advancing investigative journalism and accountability. She is active on X under the handle @nhannahjones, sharing insights, updates, and thought leadership. Her upcoming appearances highlight her role as a public intellectual who engages audiences across universities and communities. For organizers, we can help secure seats or arrange speaking engagements with a straightforward, no-nonsense process.

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  • Not a musician; Nikole Hannah-Jones is a journalist and author. Born April 9, 1976, in Waterloo, Iowa.
  • Pulitzer Prize winner (2020) for Commentary for The 1619 Project in The New York Times Magazine; MacArthur Fellowship recipient (2017); Emmy winner (2024) for The 1619 Project docuseries.
  • Knight Chair in Race and Journalism at Howard University; founder of the Center for Journalism & Democracy at Howard University.
  • Co-founder of the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting; author of The 1619 Project (book) and co-creator of the Hulu docuseries The 1619 Project.
  • Social media presence: @nhannahjones on X (Twitter).
  • 2025 speaking appearances (selected): January 27, 2025 — Loyola University Maryland, Martin Luther King Jr. Convocation, Reitz Arena; February 12, 2025 — Susquehanna University, Weber Chapel’s Auditorium; February 19, 2025 — Earlham College, Goddard Auditorium; April 3, 2025 — Sonoma State University, Green Music Center; October 22, 2025 — Urban Consulate, The Garden Theater, Detroit.

Beyond her writing, Hannah-Jones co-founded the Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting, advancing investigative journalism and accountability. She is active on X under the handle @nhannahjones, sharing insights, updates, and thought leadership. Her upcoming appearances highlight her role as a public intellectual who engages audiences across universities and communities. For organizers, we can help secure seats or arrange speaking engagements with a straightforward, no-nonsense process.

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