Montgomery, Alabama
The Equal Justice Initiative is unveiling its new Freedom Monument Sculpture Park that is opening near the Alabama River in Montgomery.The 17-acre site at 831 Walker Street combines historical artifacts, contemporary art, original research and first-person narratives to provide what EJI calls an authentic and historically significant space that explores the institution of slavery, the lives of enslaved people, and the legacy of slavery in the U.S.
“We are opening in a preview status so that visitors can begin to have some access to this. We will be adding more sculptures next month, we will be adding more sculptures in June, and then I’m delighted to announce that we will also be having a Juneteenth celebration when most of the new works will be added.”
Bricks made by enslaved people 175 years ago can be seen and touched. The site also presents powerful stories of survival, perseverance, hope, and resistance to the dehumanization that slavery created.
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