Benjamin Banneker -  

The fact Hamilton is continuing to educate and entertain just proves that it is the best modern musical 🙌

It sucks that most of us aren’t learning about Benjamin in school. The man was courageous.

"We have no control who lives, who dies, who tells our stories"

I sang when he said "we hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal" and "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"

I just love how Hamilton is still alive in the hearts of their true fans though years keep passing by, and now in the modern time, still continues to entertain and educate young children as well as adults. Just, the best.

I remember reading a book about Benjamin Banneker with my students a few years ago, and the author completely skipped this amazing speech. Thank you to the Hamilton cast for giving an amazing man like Banneker his due respect!

Shame on Jefferson Outstanding work by the author of the letter and Mr Jackson

I wish we still wrote letters like this. Just beautiful. Nowadays, Jefferson would be cancelled with a hashtag on Twitter. It doesn't quite have the same impact.

Y'all all can't be first. This isn't Tiktok. But can't wait to see Hamilton in person

Tell his story~!!

Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do - Voltaire

"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal" That letter literally made me cry 😭😭😭 They keep telling their stories

This is what a love letter sounds like. Such an impassioned plea for the founding fathers to do what was right and grant to others that which they themselves sought from the king of England; freedom from tyranny. Benjamin Banneker knew a level of passion that most people can only imagine.

Wonderful to see that the musical, is still thriving alive and does such amazing things.

Omg wait I almost screamed when I got this notif

These types of things just make me feel so..... Proud and happy and amazing that there are people still telling the stories of those who lived long ago, those who were part of our contry- those who were hidden by others, forgotten by history, like Benjamin. Thank you, Lin-Manuel Miranda for creating the musical that brought these figures to life; 200 years after they made their mark, however small it was.

That's exactly what we need right now, thank you :)

Hamilton is my favorite musical!!!

My god this man!!!! Beyond a talent! I'm a Brit, with no comprehension of American history prior to watching Hamilton. So glad Lyn cast Chris and that even now he is educating long into a pandemic that has rendered the arts closed for far too long

"she tells my story"

Thank you, from the bottom of my ❤️, for this... Absolutely riveting performance. My daughter and I watched it three times in a row, attempting to absorb every word. I had never heard or read about Benjamin Banneker, but my daughter made me promise we would research more tomorrow! Only y'all can motivate my kid to want to learn more about history!

Them *makes this* Jefferson: wha-✏️did✏️I✏️miss????

I feel like I've learned more US history from Hamilton than in my high school history class. I didn't even know who Benjamin Banneker was until I saw this.

OMG HAMILTON IS THE BEST MUSICAL IN THE ENTIRE WORLD

Thank you so much for this! We are diving into the Declaration of Independence in my 5th grade class shortly. We will watch this and then learn more about Benjamin Banneker by reading Shana Keller & David C. Gardner's book TICK TOCK BANNEKER'S CLOCK.

Jackson got thoose brows on FLEEK

Love this new series it is so important to stay informed! Thank you Lin, Hamilton has changed my life in too many ways to talk about. And what you are doing constantly inspires me every day so thank you!

This was beautiful and I'm side-eyeing whoever didn't like it... Like, excuse me? It's history? Do you need a song to love history and bravery?

Now I just need to get my history teacher to play this.

Props to Christopher Jackson for memorizing that entire letter and reciting it with so much emotion

I remember learning about Benjamin Banneker in science a few months ago and the fact that out beloved Hamilton cast is telling us about him is neat

This is so stirring and beautiful in the way it cuts through all the lies, excuses and justifications. Why aren’t we taught about Banneker? 💕😢💕🇺🇸💕

Thank you Mr. Jackson.

Passionate & powerful! Bravo!! ❤️

*All* men are created equal. The Hamilcast continues to educate ♥️

Here's the rest of the speech: "...And now, Sir, altho my Sympathy and affection for my brethren hath caused my enlargement thus far, I ardently hope that your candour and generosity will plead with you in my behalf, when I make known to you, that it was not originally my design; but that having taken up my pen in order to direct to you as a present, a copy of an Almanack which I have calculated for the Succeeding year, I was unexpectedly and unavoidably led thereto. This calculation, Sir, is the production of my arduous Study in this my advanced Stage of life; for having long had unbounded desires to become acquainted with the Secrets of nature, I have had to gratify my curiosity herein thro my own assiduous application to Astronomical Study, in which I need not to recount to you the many difficulties and disadvantages which I have had to encounter. And altho I had almost declined to make my calculation for the ensuing year, in consequence of that time which I had allotted therefor being taking up at the Federal Territory by the request of Mr. Andrew Ellicott, yet finding myself under Several engagements to printers of this state to whom I had communicated my design, on my return to my place of residence, I industriously apply’d myself thereto, which I hope I have accomplished with correctness and accuracy, a copy of which I have taken the liberty to direct to you, and which I humbly request you will favourably receive, and altho you may have the opportunity of perusing it after its publication, yet I chose to send it to you in manuscript previous thereto, that thereby you might not only have an earlier inspection, but that you might also view it in my own hand writing.-And now Sir, I shall conclude and Subscribe my Self with the most profound respect your most Obedient humble Servant, Benjamin Banneker NB any communication to me may be had by a direction to Mr. Elias Ellicott merchant in Baltimore Town. B B As an Essay of my calculation is put into the hand of Mr. Cruckshank of philadelphia, for publication I would wish that you might neither have this Almanack copy published nor give any printer an opportunity thereof, as it might tend to disappoint Mr. Joseph Cruckshank in his sale."

My kids and I read about him last year as we were beginning US History. They will love this too. Thanks!!

yay finally here within ten minutes of them posting!!

I had never heard about Benjamin before which is shameful because this is one of the most eloquent, beautiful and scathing reviews of Thomas Jefferson, his hypocrisies and the double standards of all of the use. This deserves to be printed in every textbook, told in every history alongside the creation of the nation of the US. To truly show the hypocrisies, to show that the injustices of slavery and racism were not natural of the times but commonly called out all around them, but Jefferson and others like him willingly turned a blind eye and continued to stay elevated in their station. This is such a fantastic dichotomy to Hamilton as a musical too. Though they make nods at slavery, racism and those injustices, bottom line, these were people freeing themselves of tyrants only to place themselves in the position of power to grind others under their heals. And I can't imagine a better way to demonstrate that than through this. Where is my Benhamin Banneker musical?! If this writing is any indication of what we could expect, it would be phenomenal

Sounds like an interesting series. Could you please tell stories from Native Americans?

I aspire to roast the guilty with the same eloquence, chill and precision of Benjamin Banneker.

“.... of the deepest dye ...” 💕💕💕💕

Hamilton is good :D

It's sad that I never learned about Benjamin Banneker in school. I had previously heard his name, but did not know who he was. Very few things can give me chills, this did. This was a man with higher intellect than the man he wrote this letter to, and Jefferson, in his cowardice, evaded any admission of blame and hypocrisy.

Leave it to the Hamilton cast to teach and entertain all at the same time!! Love you all!!

Jefferson was like a today Republican that no matter how eloquent and convincing arguments to logic are they still fall on deaf ears

Wonderfully performed. I really hope history curriculum changes to include things like this man and this letter -- both as examples of outstanding individuals such as Mr. Banneker, but also to present the entirety of men like Jefferson.

I love this. To continue “to tell their stories “

One word: powerful.

Christopher Jackson's earrings are iconic Btw wonderfull fantastic vid

Glad that Banneker is getting some recognition! (By the way who disliked this video???)

We’re no better. 60 million babies. People whose gifts, talents, and struggles we will never know. We’re no better.

so we can see that this video does not have any dislikes because this is the best musical in the world

I love Christopher J.. You did that boo! This is so powerful! Amazing!!!

Powerfully deliverd. Benjamin Banneker was one of my favorite historical figures as a kid, and I'm glad to see him getting more attention.

Early! I love how even during hard times they continue to put a smile on everyones face. :D

This channels work is one of the few good things that happened the past year

the only reason i remember anything about banneker is because i love how his name sounds

Thank you for telling his story! Also, thank you to the amazing cast of Hamilton for continuing this wonderful journey of reminding us of the true history of America.

Ive never been this early to a Hamilton vid and i'm so here for it and the amazing video✋

VERY GOOD. im here for this.please keep this going&more to learn.this is why i love hamilton.

Oh my gosh im so early aaaa I love this its so informative

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My cat smiled when she was watching this😂

I am less then 24 hours late :) im a huge ham fan i love it i memorized all songs including the deleted ones and im waiting for may 15th cause hamilton is coming to london :)

You guys are the best

This is a brilliant and useful video, and I hope you make more like this. If you do, may I ask that you include the text of the reading within the Show More area as a reference? I'd like to read back on it after hearing Jackson (or whoever you choose next time) recite it.

I was just rewatching Hamilton and this hit different.

THEY POSTED THIS ON MY B-DAY!!

Wow! This is beautifully written

Amazing performance and an excellent letter.

AYAEE ANOTHER UPLOAD

wow just wow....

Helloooooooo early wow this is amazing

I love this! I hope they do more of these

💥💥I am in FRANCE YOU ARE THE BEST 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

and they continue to tell the stories of the people who were in the room where it happened

I KNOW THIS COMMENT IS PROBABLY GOING TO BE IGNORED, BUT LISTEN! I know why we dont see Laurens in the song before Alex gets shot. Alex says when he gets a glimpse of the other side, “I see Laurens leading a soliders chorus”. The reason we dont see that is because Anthony is simply playing Philip, but because we already saw Laurens leading the chorus. In Rise Up, Laurens is leading a chorus of people in white clothing. We associate the color white with angels. The people that Laurens are really directing to sing are angels. Thats why we dont see Laurens leading the soliders chorus at the end, because we already did.

Wow. Just WOW. Black History is American History.

It's funny how often I turn to Hamilton when I see injustice happening in the country and in the world. I once vented my fear and anger about the things we all saw happen in 2017-2021 by writing something based on Hamilton lyrics, using Hamilton's cut verse from "The Adams Administration" as the beginning and end. I saw his former cabinet members pathetically condemn him after enabling him for four years and wanted to scream, "YOU WERE IN THE CABINET, YOU WERE COMPLICIT IN WATCHING HIM GRABBING AT POWER AND KISSING IT!", I saw America turning our backs on our Afghan allies and NATO doing very little to help Ukraine at the beginning of the war and recreated the Hamilton logo and wrote underneath it "Do we not fight for freedom?" Sadly, I misplaced that drawing,

I love him as Washington i love Hamilton

Well done!

Why can't Hamilton be my new school? 😭😭😭😭😭

I love what you guys do!

Wow! 💙💙💙

Subscribed and did not throw away my shot!

Chills.

Yes

wow

Interesting!

🥰😊💙 beautiful

Beautiful

SPEECHLESS 😶

I wish learned about Benjamin Banneker in school, he wrote an amazing letter and Jefferson still didn’t do anything.

This was great!

Amazing work!!

Amazing job #Hamilton & Mr. President - Christopher Jackson #FreedomIsMineOfficial have you seen this

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POV u clicked as soon as you saw the notif