Reimagining America Through Storytelling, Art, and Civic Imagination

Janes Walk

Led By Ashley Adjaye, Co-Founder/ The Stories of Us AND Wei Soo

Welcome to The Stories of Us! We believe that “We are our stories” – and so we are creating spaces in person through public sculpture exhibitions to tell the diverse stories of America. On this tour you will learn the background of 15 gorgeous sculptures created by artists from across the country. As the U.S. approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence The Stories of Us uses storytelling and public art to reframe who tells the story of America—and what that story can become. To build a more just and inclusive America, we must expand whose stories are told—and who gets to tell them. This is not just a commemoration. It’s a collective call to imagine—and build—a future rooted in dignity, justice, and belonging. These are the stories of us. And the next chapter is all of ours to write.

Accessibility

The sculptures are on a paved, flat walkway. The distance that the group will travel is not more than 200 feet, from beginning to end, and there are nearby benches for people to sit on in case they need to rest. The space is accessible by wheelchairs and does not have any steps.

Location Information

RSVP is required and capacity is limited. Meeting location, ending location, and directions will be provided via email before walk date.

guided

Friday, May 2, 2025
9:00 AM
1 hour

Borough: Brooklyn
Theme: Advocacy, Art & Architecture, History & Culture
Language: English
Brooklyn Bridge in March 2023. Photo: Wikimedia Commons, Kidfly182. Modifications: cropped.