September 1, 2021

1619 Freedom School Launch Release

Waterloo, IA: Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones is launching the “1619 Freedom School” in her hometown of Waterloo, Iowa with a team of Waterloo educators and community leaders.

September 1, 2021

Pulitzer-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones opening after-school program,'1619 Freedom School,' in Waterloo

Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and Iowa native Nikole Hannah-Jones is launching a free, community-based after-school literacy program for students in the Waterloo Community School District.

September 3, 2021

Black News Network:
Headline: 1619 Freedom School Co-Director Sheritta Stokes Speaks to Marc Lamont-Hill

Marc Lamont Hill opens up “Black News Tonight” discussing crews assessing the damage of Hurricane Ida, which devastated parts of Louisiana and whose remnants battered the Northeast, resulting in the death of dozens.  

September 8, 2021

Nikole Hannah-Jones launching 1619 Freedom School in Waterloo

WATERLOO — Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones is launching a free, community-based after-school literacy program in her hometown with the help of local educators.