Fans criticize Beyoncé for shirt calling Native Americans 'the enemies of peace'
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A T-shirt worn by Beyoncé during a Juneteenth performance on her “Cowboy Carter” tour has sparked a discussion over how Americans frame their history and caused a wave of criticism for the Houston-born superstar. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The T-shirt worn during a concert in Paris featured images of the Buffalo Soldiers, who belonged to Black U.S. Army units active during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
AI Summary
Main Idea: Beyoncé is facing criticism after wearing a shirt on her “Cowboy Carter” tour that described Native Americans and Mexican revolutionaries as “the enemies of peace.”
Key Points:
- The shirt showed Buffalo Soldiers imagery and a quote that framed Indigenous people in violent terms.
- Native influencers and fans said the shirt repeated harmful anti-Indigenous language.
- The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum said the history is more complex and should be taught with more nuance.
- Historians noted that the Buffalo Soldiers were part of U.S. westward expansion, which included violence against Indigenous peoples.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The shirt controversy could deepen public conflict over US history and offend Native communities, adding pressure on schools, museums, and brands to answer for how they frame the West.
Positive Impact
Beyoncé and the Buffalo Soldiers museum may push more people to learn about Black and Indigenous history and to demand more honest public education.
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