Slave Rebellion Re-enactment

A community engaged performance and film that, on November 8-9th, 2019, will reimagine Louisiana’s Uprising of 1811. #SlaveRebellionReenactment

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Day 2 of the Slave Rebellion Reenactment: A thread

[Lois Beckett @loisbeckett]

Oscar Grant's aunt and uncle came to New Orleans to participate in the #SlaveRebellionReenactment this weekend. A powerful interview about what being part of @DreadScottArt's reenactment of an 1811 rebellion meant to them: https://t.co/JXXBCxE2C8

[Lois Beckett @loisbeckett]

For those who participated in #SlaveRebellionReenactment, there’s still a lot to process after two intense days. For those who were not able to be there, much more documentation is coming. Check out @guardian’s short doc next week, John Akomfrah’s official documentary later.

[Lois Beckett @loisbeckett]

What I heard most from participants in the #SlaveRebellionReenactment in New Orleans this weekend was the sense of solidarity they felt from each other, their trust and focus on the energy they brought to each other.

[Dread Scott @DreadScottArt]

The past two days of @SlaveRebellion were amazing. The people who re-enacted this history were inspiring and we created a liberated space. Honored to be amongst it. Some good coverage at https://t.co/qqvcKju12z

[Lois Beckett @loisbeckett]

Fifth through eighth graders at a local elementary school waited outside to see the #SlaveRebellionReenactment pass by. Afterwards, the principal wiped her eyes and asked, “Y’all understand what slavery was? What was slavery?”

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CONGO SQUARE!! We made it!!

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NEW ORLEANS!! Hours earlier - Outside of the US Mint

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On to New Orleans! #slaverebellionreenactment is heading to the New Orleans Jazz Museum (The Old US Mint) for a procession beginning at 3:30. Follow the reenactors to Congo Square for a Freedom Celebration.

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Resilience. Resistance. Revolutionary.
#SlaveRebellionReenactment

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Day 2 of the Slave Rebellion Reenactment: A thread

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Marching through neighborhoods #SlaveRebellionReenactment

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Thinking about the environment.

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Libations for ancestors including those who were involved in the 1811 German Coast Uprising.

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Walking along the levee between industrial facilities that have replaced the plantations that once existed along the river. #SlaveRebellionReenactment

[Baba Slang(ston) Hughes @PookeyMalibu]

Today's socks as I prep for today's performance w/Fo on the Flo at Congo Square as part of the @SlaveRebellion's Freedom Celebration at 1PM.

[Jess Dubya @JessaBlessa02]

Best reenactment I've ever seen. I want more of this!!