Legal and research experts say community resistance and the power to protect literary freedom still rests in the hands of parents, kids and educators.
The 19th spoke with Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, Congresswoman Jill Tokuda, and Diana Hwang on the legacy and impact of AAPI literature, community and representation.
As part of our Black History Month coverage, three of our fellows profile the journalists, artists and actors who have left a mark on the culture, and on the current and former students following in their footsteps.
Roxane Gay, Dawnshaeé Reid and Raquel Willis share why Black artists are important, the impact of Black literature and the books they just can’t put down.
More than 110 years after her passing, Harper’s writing and life’s work continue to inspire a new generation of journalists — the 19th fellows whose work bears her name.
The 19th’s reporters recap 2023 and discuss their most meaningful and most impactful stories of the year — including the ones that still make them cry.