I got into a bit of an argument today at lunch. It wasn't so much of an argument, as a disagreement. Honestly, it happens quite often. It comes from being the only liberal in an office of die-hard conservatives. Super fun, let me tell you. Anyway, today's argument. Today we disagreed over the "historical inaccuracy" of Hamilton.
Well it didn't start out that way. It started with me gushing over Hamilton (as I do...) then having to explain to them what Hamilton was and why I was gushing over it. That's where they decided the fact that Hamilton is Hispanic and Burr is African American and the rest of the cast is racially diverse, is historically inaccurate. Apparently, they didn't have a problem with the fact that the cast raps the entire score - which, if you're being particular, is also historically inaccurate.
My absolute favorite part of Hamilton is that they are so diverse. The producers just decided to make it diverse, so they did. Why is this concept so difficult for people to wrap their heads around? Hamilton is the biggest hit that Broadway has seen in years. No one is confused by the color of the lead character. And why would they be? The whole world looks like that cast - it's just par for the course!
Even if the stick in the muds in my office don't think that way, I'm going to choose to. Like the amazing Android commercial that I just saw (and fell in love with, even though I'm an Apple girl - so perfect!) says: Be Together. Not the same.
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