December 2, 2008
Black interpreters
"I read the Sept. 22 front-page article with disgust. Colonial Williamsburg never ceases to amaze me. Now it's looking for African Americans to interpret? What about all the dedicated and fabulous interpreters it had but laid off a couple years ago? Colonial Williamsburg was so fortunate to have African Americans who believed in the cause of showing America what the slaves went through and the injustice of it all, though it could have been degrading to play those parts. They were special people willing to give so much of themselves and take on those important roles to teach the truth. As much as I love that part of the history of Colonial Williamsburg, I hope no one applies for those jobs. By the way, I am not African American, but my heart is with those who lost jobs they were so dedicated to and willing to play for history's sake. Thank you to all who were so unfairly treated."
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