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Stories of Black and Indigenous patriots come into focus as US remembers the American Revolution
Programs and exhibits are highlighting more than 5,500 patriots of color, as Massachusetts marks the Revolution with a broader view of its history.
- On Saturday, The Lexington Minutemen marked the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington, highlighting Prince Estabrook, an enslaved man who joined white neighbors on Lexington Green on April 19, 1775, and was wounded that day.
- As America prepares for its 250th anniversary, programs like MA250 are funding efforts to highlight Black and Indigenous patriots; The National Park Service estimates more than 5,500 served on the colonial side.
- American Ancestors opens its "Patriots of Color" exhibit next week, showcasing 26 Black and Indigenous men and women including Paul Cuffe and Prince Ames, who challenged traditional narratives centered on Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Paul Revere.
- Reports indicate The Trump administration has ordered removal or censorship of exhibits highlighting slavery, the Civil Rights Movement, and the mistreatment of Indigenous people, creating challenges for such educational initiatives.
- Roger Davidson, an associate professor of history at Bowie State University, noted that failing to recognize these contributions "plays into some people's biases" and impacts how communities of color are perceived today.
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