Alabama sculpture park evokes history of slavery
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- Опубліковано 6 лют 2025
- 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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Bryan Stevenson is a living legend. And he has so many amazing people helping to bring these visions to fruition. Such amazing work. Bravo!!
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.
This man is such a gift to our country. He has done so much for individuals and all of us.
Mr Stevenson deserves the Medal of Freedom. What an honorable man!
Stevenson is such a brilliant and courageous person! Thank you, sir!
Every American should visit these places. Profoundly moving and unforgettable.
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.
Keep the monuments up, remember never forget.
They were enslaved by African countries...at least recognize that too...don't leave that out the equation
@@nothx512 In what numbers? At one time there were 4 million black slaves in the U.S. -- And a question: how poorly were they treated as slaves in Africa? With the same degree of inhumanity?
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Has nothing to do with what happened here.
@@nothx512Don't Deflect away from the cruelty of the US and it's leaders that didn't look like the enslaved mentioned.
Bryan Stevenson truly is a living legend!!! I dream of meeting this man one day and just shaking his hand. I learned of him when my son's 9th grade Humanities/English class read his book, Just Mercy (YA version). My kid was so excited about the book and it's message and said I should read with my book club. We did and it was one of the most important books we've read as a group. We were deeply moved and it opened our eyes and heart.
This museum is a long time coming. I will be making a trip (from California) to Montgomery, Alabama to see the Legacy Museum and will bring my teenage sons and husband with me. I know it will be difficult, but it's important and as I teach my sons, "we can do hard things". Our country will HEAL, when we understand and acknowledge the horror that slavery and the narrative that was created around it shaped the country we live in. I hope everyone visits The Legacy Museum. I have hope and faith that one day we will live in a country and where everyone is treated fairly and justly.
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.
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.
* the POWER, MEANING & SENTAMENT of this park is, GREATLY felt... *
Ty, Sir for this park...God Bless You & Yours...🙏
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.
"God help us black Americans." God helps those that "help" themselves.
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 .
😢yet they always want us to forget about our ancestors and the turmoil and pains we still carry salute to our tribes.
That's true however I want to see sculptures commemorating our ancestors who contributed to the innovation of our country. Our History is much more than slavery. Our accomplishments are being hidden, purposely. Also, these reminders of yesteryear and those good ole days, stoke the egos of ppl who wish things hadn't changed.
@@Torch.Flames777 YOU sound just like "them", always wanting to deflect from the historical facts that are central to our past AND CURRENT history and why we are still fighting these damn demons.
@benjamintaylor4402 slavery is a part of who we WERE, and everyone knows this. It's our inventions, contributions, and resilience that's being diminished, and these accomplishments need accentuating. Runners, Saltines,etc. will neva let us forget the past while at the same time, in .denial. of our accomplishments.
@@Torch.Flames777 There's a place, or should be, and time for all stories to be told. This (park) isn't that place. This isn't that time. Perhaps someone should create a commemoration to all you speak of. Are you the person to do so?
Thank you for your commitment
This is profound and very necessary, especially since many school systems are trying to erase our history. Thank you!
This man is a national treasure and his work is so important.
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.
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.
What exactly do you know of Alabama? Is it racism? Is it as racist as NYC? Boston? Indiana?
Bama has many issues but it’s forestry and biodiversity is something to behold. There are also waterfalls to be found, plus mountain hiking and coastal recreation opportunities exist aplenty.
One of my favorite states to visit.
...the weeping time...
Hard to digest..
I will make a point of seeing this when I go to AL in a couple of months.
I am so lucky and my ancestors wildest dreams... I have seen Kahindé's arr in person. This is like an outdoor museum, there should be more moments representing real history on this land
BRAVO SIR!! Thank you!
This is a valuable part of our history. I’m so glad it’s being told. I’m so glad it’s being viewed. It’s awesome. I’m very thankful.
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!
Brilliant!
We need to be confronted with history so we see what's going on now.
beautifully done 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
So powerful. I can't wait to go and bear witness to this incredible Sculpture Park.
I might head there this summer.
Beautiful!! I can not wait to visit with my family.
Thank you 🙏 Mr. Stevenson for continuing to teach us and America of her history.💯
Beautiful, Mr. Whitaker, reporting for one of my MAIN HEROS Brian Stephenson, Esq in ALABAMA .
Correction, spelling of Mr. Bryan Stevenson - a true American Treasure of a Human Being . Amen .
A beautiful and sad place.
Outstanding 😀😍 sculptures and beautiful setting in which to reflect on the history that inspired the construction 🚧 of such a place.❤
Powerful!
Enlightening & Beautiful at the same time .
Outstanding!!!
Excellent piece of journalism.
This of amazing! Thanks to Byran Stevenson & his team!
This was really beautiful.
Wow the sculptures are beautiful. The details are 👌🏾
This is such a beautiful tribute to our ancestors who endured the ugliest things America had to offer them… and still confuse to offer us. ❤️🖤💚
Honey you don't even know your ancestors . None of you do.
Thanks Mr./attorney. Stevenson who deserves the Medal of Freedom. More than adults, the young people needs to see where we came from, then they would know where they need to go. It is unbelievable.
Thank you for this vital information.
Good sculpture. Visceral.
I suddenly want to travel to Montgomery Alabama
Be sure to dine at the nearby Plant Bae! To experience that and the EJI locations, the window is Wednesday through Saturday.
Thank you for this 👏🏾... We need this now and for the future of Africans who live in North America... I'm glad my seed will be able to learn and see this... Things we were not taught in school about ourselves... Be proud of this ✊🏾✌🏾🙏🏾
His book is amazing!! Read it. ❤️
Depressing
Extraordinary
Thank you Mr. Bryan Stevenson for all your hard work helping those who are/were imprisoned but who are/were innocent! Thank you for your time, your determination, your stamina, your dedication and your deep seeded emotional connection that it took to erect those museums for all to see and to visit. I feel you're one of God's Angels walking amongst us who he appointed to do good to do his work, and for all of it I sincerely thank you Mr. Stevenson. ADOS Advocacy Foundation. 💯👌🏽🥰
The cause of the great War of the Rebellion against the United Status will have to be attributed to slavery.
Ulysses S. Grant
Wow this is beautiful!!!
Powerful. We shall not forget.
Let's stay united and fight back slavery, still, social justice is the hardest thing to get, not only in USA but mostly abroad, the lack of respect for workers brings a lot of trouble and so many tribal disputes still today in so many African countries. Organized crime is always taking advantage on desperate vulnerable ones and all the human trafficking is damaging all of us , having no security, no chances, the State expenses fighting back organized crime is all on us, we pay the price all of us😢😢😢
Just WOW!!!
So very powerful
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Love this. 🖤
Thank You, I am at a loss for words, Thank you❤😂😢❤❤❤❤😂
It is all well and good that real and true American history, warts and all, be remembered and especially taught in schools. As philosopher George Santayana opined, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”
But it is also important to remember that if one keeps picking a scab, the wound will never heal. We must find a balance if we are ever to heal and achieve what Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Deceleration of Independence that "all men are created equal."
Do you also go on videos showing holocaust commemoration and tell the Jews standing in remembrance of the gruesome fate of some of their forefathers that they should "stop picking at the wound," hm? Didn't think so. But its comments like these that prompt vidoes like this to be made because Black suffering and oppression in the history of America is far too romanticized and undermined.
Mr. Stevenson has brought us Three Museums that are so wonderful that each will leave you speechless. That’s why my husband and I keep going back! You cannot take it all in on one visit!! We are planning a fourth visit to take the Boat ride on the Alabama River. I urge everyone to place the EJI MUSEUMS on your Bucket List! THANK YOU Mr. Stevenson and your Team for this Magnificent place in Montgomery to Learn and Educate ourselves about enslavement, incarceration, and so much more! What a Wonderful Legacy!🫶🫶
Better to know, than to know not.
This a beautiful museum acknowledging a horrific time in HISTORY. So please remember that no one living today was alive during that time. Most adults in the US today were born after 1970. So please, after you visit this museum, don't transfer your anger onto others who had nothing to do with this atrocity that ended over 150 years ago.
If only all the oppression and violence had ended then, that would be one thing. But all that happened afterward to deny former slaves and their descendants any chance at owning property, making a better life, even voting without taking literacy tests, etc., all the Jim Crow laws, the red zoning, the systematic exclusion of Black people from any positions of power in states in which they were the majority -- the inability of folks to acknowledge this legacy and admit that ours has been an imperfect nation that is still on the journey to equality, that's what makes people angry. Read Just Mercy, Stevenson's book, and you'll see how yes, there are people alive today who oppress and bring suffering to people simply because of their race.
It's sad that you felt the need to say that. And although slavery officially ended decades ago, Jim Crow was the evolution of it, and there are plenty of people alive today who lived through it. If black people who were victims of the racial injustice of that system live peacefully each day, sometimes living around the same white people who enforced Jim Crow, I think most of us adults can peacefully visit this sculpture park without committing violence or hating others. I'm not saying this to be snarky.
@@emem2863 Here is an example of why I felt the need to say that: We need to be confronted with history so we see what's going on now.
That is a comment on this video.
@@TheSouthIsHotHistory informs you of the present and how to move forward. Calm down. Its not about you. It's okay to be white.
“Slavery didn’t end in 1865, it just evolved" --Bryan Stevenson (and the sentiment of many) "We often talk about slavery as something of the past. But the truth is, it never really ended - it simply adapted to assume a more palatable form within the changing political system."
Slavery isn't the only subject. Don't spoil the commuty.
What else is there?
This is an exhibit I'd like to see to pay my respects, not to take photographs, but be there for the spirits of those who suffered
I am just curious. Why would you not take photographs?
The death penalty needs to be abolished in Alabama.
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This is painful, just painful to hear him talk about this.
Let it go...
We didn't do it....
No one said you did
Wow
*Freedom.*
What if there was a monument to those that died in what was then thought of as an institution
Yal all got to create time and visit these sites , they are important. I had the chance this year in January 2024, it’s a life changing experience!!!
Thanks to Sir Stevenstone and all the dedicated people who made selfless efforts to teach the nation and keep the legacy in memory 🙏
Nothing about the white people who were slaves
Hop to it.
There were never white slaves in the USA.
By all means, step forward; tell the story. This (park) is not that story.
Evocative
I’m not sure they could talk more about slavery
The GALL of the IGNORANCE of Teaching
CRITICAL RACE THEORY. .
Have you ever taken the Critical Race Theory class? It's a college course and is actually quite interesting. Btw they aren't teaching CRT in highschool and elementary.
Please provide a specific definition of Critical Race Theory. While you are at it, how about you provide a specific educational institution that is grade level K-12 that is actually teaching this theory to its students. We will wait ...
No, the gall of your toxic combination of ignorance, fear and arrogance.
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But they remove statues of Southern Generals and Monuments to Southern presidents.....
Because they were put up intentionally in black neighborhood during Jim Crow to intimidate them. Those statues are a monument to hate.
Who are "They." Bryan Stevenson didn't remove a darn thing! The great citizens of Montgomery, Alabama did though 😊. Go to Prattville, Alabama, Millbrook, Alabama and Wetumpka, Alabama if you want to see the Confederacy. Go to Fort Toulouse. Montgomery, Alabama is alllllllllllllll about Civil Rights History ❤...nothing more, nothing less !!
News flash..... the Confederates lost the Civil War. Furthermore, they were traitors, and they were fighting to keep the Africans enslaved. This is the very reason why history must be taught.
Humanity must support Palestine.
Looks like a factory for human john deere tractors, that replicate building a herd.
Never believed the colonizers version of any historical event. You'll be bamboozled everytime.
Of course the past has beat you down like every other poor sucker crawled on earth, n u still stand , so u good
"We often talk about slavery as something of the past. But the truth is, it never really ended - it simply adapted to assume a more palatable form within the changing political system." Who's good??
I have a jar of nails.
I should start a museum too.
Yes, you should. Showcase your abilities.
We'd love to see your Sculpture of an image replicating you as you took a selfie while eating nails. Go ahead...Do it ! 👏 👏 👏 👏
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With all the problems in Alabama and the homeless problem , this land could have been used to build homes, but to use it for this is nauseating....
As a resident of AL there’s more than enough land to build more homes. This is only using a little bit as a reminder of the past
If that's true, which it isn't, then every museum on the planet is a nauseating waste of land use.
Are you concerned about all that land wasted on golf courses and all the water wasted on it to keep it so money green?
See how that works?
What's nauseating, is the horrendous history of the State of Alabama and the other lynch-states it shares borders with.
Constant narcissism and entitlement is even more nauseating…..
Who cares
Plenty of people, and apparently you since you cared enough to comment.
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Seems you boy.
Well done. Very awesome!
Extraordinary