This enamel pin was inspired by The 1619 Project, an acclaimed initiative from The New York Times Magazine that aims to reframe the nation’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of Black Americans at the center of our national narrative.

The 1619 Project was introduced in August 2019, with a special issue of the magazine featuring an ambitious collection of journalism and historical inquiry that examined the many aspects of contemporary American society that can be traced back to slavery. It was spearheaded by Nikole Hannah-Jones, a Times journalist, with contributions from Black authors, essayists, poets, playwrights, scholars and novelists. Nikole was honored for her work on the project with the 2020 Pulitzer Prize for commentary.

Made by Three Potato Four, a husband-and-wife-led product and graphic design studio located in Philadelphia, this 1” enamel pin with rubber clutch backing features The 1619 Project lettering surrounded by white.