So regardless of who portrays Hamilton on-stage, there is no verified evidence that proves Alexander Hamilton was Black or had African ancestry and rumors suggesting otherwise are just that, rumors.

The original cast of “Hamilton” reunited on Sunday for a lively performance on stage at the Tony Awards. Lin-Manuel Miranda, Ariana DeBose, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Renée Elise Goldsberry, ...

Lin-Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” hits movie theaters nationwide as its themes clash sharply with the Trump administration’s policies. The creators pulled the musical from the Kennedy Center, citing ...

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