US EditionFans criticize Beyoncé for shirt calling Native Americans 'the enemies of peace'
- Beyoncé sparked controversy during a Juneteenth Paris performance by wearing a T-shirt labeling Native Americans as 'enemies of peace.'
- The backlash follows critiques from Indigenous scholars, influencers, and historians highlighting the shirt's anti-Indigenous language and harmful historical framing.
- The Buffalo Soldiers, featured on the shirt, were Black U.S. Army units formed in 1866 that fought in many conflicts including battles against Indigenous peoples and Mexican revolutionaries during westward expansion.
- Historian Alaina E. Roberts emphasized that while the Buffalo Soldiers can be seen as symbols of Black empowerment, their involvement in violent state-led expansion complicates this perspective, and she argued that it is not possible to positively reinterpret or embrace a history rooted in imperialism.
- The museum dedicated to Buffalo Soldiers in Houston strives to offer a more detailed account of history despite political challenges affecting education, while Beyoncé faces ongoing criticism as she prepares to perform in her hometown.
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Fans criticize Beyoncé for shirt calling Native Americans 'the enemies of peace'
A T-shirt worn by Beyoncé during a Juneteenth performance on her Cowboy Carter tour has caused a wave of criticism for the Houston-born pop star.
Fans Criticize Beyoncé Over Shirt Labeling Native Americans 'Enemies of Peace'
Beyoncé has found herself at the center of a growing controversy following her Juneteenth performance in Paris, where she wore a T-shirt that referenced the Buffalo Soldiers and included language critics say perpetuates anti-Indigenous stereotypes. The shirt, which is also featured on her website, has sparked criticism from Indigenous activists, historians, and fans alike, who accuse the pop icon of promoting a revisionist and harmful narrative …
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