1619 was a significant year in the history of America for better and for worse. In Jamestown, Virginia the first slaves were imported and sold. Nikole Hannah-Jones; author of New York Times' "1619 Project" examines the impact of that year on American History, culture and development. 1619 is when racialized slavery began in the US and the founding ideal of equality did not include the 20% of the population who were in bondage. The modern legacy of slavery needs to be considered.