Dominique Morisseau’s ‘Confederates’ play examines racism, gender bias 160 years apart

A new play, “Confederates,” from Tony Award-nominated playwright and Detroit native Dominique Morisseau explores how institutional racism and gender bias continue to shape American society.
Set across two time periods, the play intertwines the lives of two Black women separated by over 160 years and how similar forces of oppression persist across generations.
“American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson talks with Goldie Patrick, the director for the play’s run at Detroit Public Theatre, about the story and what she hopes Detroit audiences will take away from it.
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