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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.