Ishmael Reed, distinguished poet, playwright, novelist, satirist, historian, musician, essayist, editor, publisher. His latest book is The Complete Muhammad Ali.
Discussing his recent (August) article,"'Hamilton' The Musical:" Black Actors Dress Up like Slave Traders and Its Not Halloween," Ishmael Reed brings to life the irony and sadness of Black Americans (as well as Latinos) participating in a recent Broadway blockbuster, "Hamilton" that paints a false picture of Alexander Hamilton as an abolitionist.
Reed points out that Hamilton bought and sold slaves on behalf of his wealthy in-laws and that Washington and Jefferson owned and mistreated slaves. Half of the slaves on Washingtonâs plantation were described by witnesses as bi-racial.
Ishmael Reed recommended Annette Gordon-Reedâs book, âThe Hemingses of Monticelloâ. Reed also recommends work by Professor Michelle Duross http://www.earlyamerica.com/early-america-review/volume-15/hamilton-and-slavery/ as well as James Loewen.
Interview with Ishmael Reed
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