Created Equal

The Declaration of Independence asserts that ‘all men are created equal’ and are endowed with certain unalienable rights - ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’. When those words were written, over 52 percent of Williamsburg’s population was enslaved. This is a special release of "Created Equal", a museum theatre exploration of African American perspectives on the Declaration, the revolutions it inspired, and the ongoing struggle for equality and freedom in America. It first premiered live on stage at Colonial Williamsburg on July 4th, 2019.

[CelesteWRiley]

Powerful, moving, revelatory. Everyone needs to watch this and contemplate all that is being spoken here.

[rosescott]

This whole thing was incredibly beautiful. Well done ladies and gentlemen! Brought many a tear to my eyes.

[zacharyclark]

"In a sense, we have come to our nation's capital to cash a check. When the architects of our republic wrote the magnificent words of the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence, they were signing a promissory note to which every American was to fall heir". Martin Luther King Jr.

[mattwas]

Great video thanks can’t wait until it is safe for a real visit to CW but for now the virtual visits are nice. I have been there 15+ times and alway learn something new

[tinasattler]

I love this thank you fore sharing this

[carriemitch]

If I were a white woman living in the 18th century, there is very little I could do for you. But as a white woman in the 21st century, what you have done here has done a great deal for me, thank you.

[catalinamarquez]

Kamala it's your name Respect ❤ Education Familia members 🌹

[catalinamarquez]

Michelle it's your name respect ❤

[michealferrell]

Black history is American history.
But we shouldn’t pray to the dead I’m sorry.

[tinasattler]

Jesus fore giv us fote treating others like they don’t mater

[ScoutSniper]

All humans are CREATED Equal. From that point on it's up to the individual to EARN their place. The horrors of the past are NOT a viable excuse for skipping that step in the present, nor demanding it to be overlooked. Parents must take a role in their child's life, focus on education and EARN their place in life. That's the same no matter your color, gender, creed, nor origin. EARN IT.
"Equity by any means necessary" is complete "poppycock".

[mcl]

I find this program entertaining but based more upon propagating ideological propaganda and ceremony, than truth within factual historical interpretation of African American experiences in the Colonial period. What does it omit? What truths and lies does it propagate?