Declarations of Independence: Black Americans and the Building of a Nation

Join us during Juneteenth weekend for the world premiere screening of Declarations of Independence: Black Americans and the Building of a Nation. This powerful documentary uncovers the stories of four Black Americans who pursued freedom, citizenship, and belonging during the American Revolution, illuminating the tension between the promises of the Declaration of Independence and the lived realities of enslaved and free Black people in early America. 

Following the screening, audiences will hear from the filmmakers and scholars and are invited to explore the Museum’s new exhibition, The Occupied City: New York and the American Revolution. 

This event is presented in partnership with the Office of the Deputy Speaker of the New York City Council, Dr. Nantasha Williams; the Mayor’s Office of Equity and Racial Justice; the NYC Commission on Racial Equity; Virginia Public Media (VPM); The JXN Project; and PBS. 

This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.