Shell Oil's history in Nigeria is characterized by the violent suppression of the Ogoni ethnic group and the 1995 execution of activist Ken Saro-Wiwa. Reports from Amnesty International describe Shell's involvement in raids, torture, and the use of rape as a weapon by security forces wearing Shell logos. The hosts express disbelief that the 1619 Project would associate with a company facing a $1.1 billion lawsuit for environmental and human rights violations.