The Purpose of Red, White, (Black) and Blue

Can anyone remember a time when things were truly peaceful in this country? It seems like if we aren't at war with others, we are at war with ourselves.  The cycle is vicious and virtually never-ending.  So, what are some of the things that build tolerance and understanding during challenging times?

One, fairly direct, answer to this question is exposure.  People fear what they do not know.  And, in a day and age where information is all around us, it almost seems unfathomable that we do not take more of an opportunity to expose ourselves to the struggles of others.

Red, White, (Black) and Blue seeks to expose its future audiences to the struggles of African Americans - during and beyond the ever-notorious slavery period.   This is its purpose.

Some might wonder if this topic is an over-exposed, over-exploited one.  However, normally when the issue of race and the current condition of African Americans occurs in various media outlets, the media often address one portion of the issue, i.e. race discrimination.  That type of coverage is insufficient, shallow and fails to address the systemic issues that surround race discrimination.

Aside from its presentation as a theatrical piece, Red, White, (Black) and Blue is an experience.  It places the audience in the shoes of past and present African Americans, providing them with a journey that begins with the institution of slavery and ends with the modern day repercussions of race related issues.

Although predicting the scope and impact of Red, White, (Black) and Blue is nearly impossible, the goal is to build tolerance and understanding.  Exposure is one of the key elements to a more peaceful, more unified America.