Commentary In the fall of 2019, The New York Times released a special edition of their magazine highlighting what they claim was the 400th anniversary of the first African slaves arriving in the territory that would later become the United States of America. The New York Times sought to completely alter the story of America’s past, and they have largely enjoyed stunning success. Despite the fact that this “project” is now three years old, it still carries substantial weight, and was even released in book form late last year. Millions of dollars from backers has ensured that the 1619 Project has managed to slip into virtually every classroom in America. With so many people still believing its premises, it is worthwhile to review the many, many ways it is little more than bankrupt propaganda this Black History month. The opening page of the 1619 Project asks: “What if we were to tell …