Their ancestors were enslaved by law. Today, they are graduates of the nation’s preeminent historically black law school.

Howard Law is honored to be featured in the @nytimes
remarkable #1619Project. The story of our law school is foundational to the story of American democracy. Portraits of recent graduates are featured. #HowardLaw #HUSL #HUSL150 #TheNext150 #HowardForward https://t.co/q1LgQqNUSg pic.twitter.com/Hs3d8yu9TL

— HU School of Law (@howardlawschool) August 14, 2019

The #1619Project published online today and it is my profound hope that we will reframe for our readers the way we understand our nation, the legacy of slavery, and most importantly, the unparalleled role black people have played in this democracy. https://t.co/yXKwnJhAf5

— Ida Bae Wells (@nhannahjones) August 14, 2019