It’s more difficult to listen to others and respect their differing takes on the American Dream. It’s easy for each of us to proclaim what the American core concepts of freedom and fairness mean in our own lives.

Also appearing will be the cast of our recent revival of Ragtime, celebrating the 25th anniversary of that landmark musical and its still relevant theme of American diversity, and the perils and promise of a Union founded on such differences. Kennedy, in a speech at American University in June of 1963.Įvery year, the Boston Pops brings millions of Americans together on the banks of the Charles River, either in person or virtually, to celebrate “our common interests.” Our program is designed to highlight the wonderful diversity of America: this year, we feature R&B/soul icons En Vogue, the country duo LoCash, and Broadway leading lady Mandy Gonzalez, the daughter of a Mexican immigrant.

And if we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.” So said President John F.

“So, let us not be blind to our differences-but let us also direct attention to our common interests and to the means by which those differences can be resolved. Welcome from Boston Pops Conductor Keith Lockhart

Oh, hello broadway guests