Alabama sculpture park evokes history of slavery

In Montgomery, Alabama, a long-neglected plot of land, wedged between a maze of train tracks and the river, has been transformed into the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park – 17 acres filled with nearly 50 sculptures by world-famous artists like Kehinde Wiley, Hank Willis Thomas, Simone Leigh and Rose B. Simpson. It's the latest installation by the Equal Justice Initiative to evoke the history and repercussions of slavery in America. Correspondent Mark Whitaker reports.

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[sprflycat]

Bryan Stevenson is a living legend. And he has so many amazing people helping to bring these visions to fruition. Such amazing work. Bravo!!

[pmarlowe]

Mr Stevenson deserves the Medal of Freedom. What an honorable man!

[brianag]

This man is such a gift to our country. He has done so much for individuals and all of us.

[magdalenamadness]

What a heartfelt effort. Thank you to all the artists who created this moving depiction of such an important part of our history. This always needs to be remembered.

[papabear]

Stevenson is such a brilliant and courageous person! Thank you, sir!

[bhambhole]

This moved me. I hope to see it in person someday.

[rrfirefly]

One always has to admire the resilience of a huge group of people who were forcefully removed from their homeland and then subjected to the most inhumane treatment in a New World. Hearing the words of those who were involved in the creation of the Sculpture Park in Montgomery reminds me that human beings can be truly noble in spirit. Bravo to them.

[portiacapitalmanagement]

Stevenson is an amazing man. The work of his legal team and the monuments he has built remind us that historical trauma doesn't go away.

[bobbullethalf]

I have visited the lynching museum and the theater there and can't wait to see this. It is painful to visit this place but needed, you can't help but be moved when you visit. Mr. Stevenson is about the only person that is putting a visceral feel to this tragic past in U.S. history.

[moralfortitude...]

* the POWER, MEANING & SENTAMENT of this park is, GREATLY felt... *

Ty, Sir for this park...God Bless You & Yours...🙏

[katyarnold-jisv]

Thank you! Mr. Stevenson for being so courageous to build this beautiful!!! monument for all united states citizens to see that the legacy of my enslaved ancestors is the reason we still struggle with racism in the united states. God help us black Americans.

[TheTrill]

He and the people around him have done an amazing job . While states ignore their role in slavery they missed the opportunity to healing for both sides .

[annetteharmon]

😢yet they always want us to forget about our ancestors and the turmoil and pains we still carry salute to our tribes.

[victoriaallen]

This is profound and very necessary, especially since many school systems are trying to erase our history. Thank you!

[osirismoon]

I know Alabama is not known for being a state people want to visit, but there are a few nuggets worth checking out.

[mortensenegbert]

This man is a national treasure and his work is so important.

[yvonneplant]

I will make a point of seeing this when I go to AL in a couple of months.

[marydawkins]

I visited the the museum and memorial last year and spent 3 days. It's a lot to take in and well worth spending several days. They've priced both so that it's totally possible for almost anyone. Both are stunning exhibits of astounding visual artistry and narrative sensitivity. I cannot wait to go back to see this new installment. Bryan Stevenson is a national treasure. If you're anywhere nearby, it's well worth the trip. I came aways with a deeper perspective and reverence for the people who endured it all.

[MD-wkgj]

With all I know of Alabama it’s never been a place I’ve visited or ever wanted to but this museum looks like a major reason to visit.

[aProudOG]

Happy and proud to say our book club, the “Crockett-Bowman Book Club” (CBBC) has readily supported EJI with monetary donations in the past and will continue to do so. EJI’s documented progressive noteworthiness is re-validated by the fresh content in today’s CBS Sunday Morning’s inspirational nationally televised update. Well done!