Frank Harris lll - The 400th

A journalism professor discusses the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans in America, emphasizing the importance of honoring their legacy. The professor shares efforts to raise public awareness and reactions to this historical milestone, reflecting on personal connections to the past and urging commemoration and remembrance.

What year marks the 400th anniversary of the first enslaved Africans brought to America?

• 1819

• 1619

• 1719

• 1919

What is the speaker's main goal in discussing the 400th anniversary?

• To ignore the event

• To create a documentary

• To organize events and raise awareness

• To write a book about it

How do people generally react when informed about the significance of the year 1619?

• They already know about it

• They become angry

• They are shocked and surprised

• They are indifferent

What does the speaker reflect on regarding their ancestors?

• Their cultural traditions

• Their achievements in America

• Their economic contributions

• The horror they faced during enslavement

What does the speaker believe we should strive to do in memory of those who came before us?

• Celebrate only modern achievements

• Forget the past

• Strive to do good

• Focus on the future