A.G. Sulzberger, the publisher of The New York Times, defended the 1619 Project after he received “questions” regarding a recent Op-Ed by long-time New York Times Opinion columnist Brett Stephens that was critical of the project and its failings.
“Hi all, I’ve gotten a few questions about Brett’s column on the 1619 Project over the weekend and whether it represents an institutional shift in our support for the project. That couldn’t be farther from the truth,” said Sulzberger, who manages the journalism and print operations for The New York Times, in a statement shared with employees. “It is a journalistic triumph that changed the way millions of Americans understand our country, its history and its present. Nikole [Hannah-Jones] is a brilliant and principled journalist who has deserved every bit of praise that has come her way.”
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