The histories of Freedmen, Black Native, and Afro-Indigenous peoples are complex, interconnected, and often overlooked. Their experiences reflect a legacy of survival, strength, and the ongoing fight for recognition. This Black History Month, we encourage you to learn more and uplift their voices. Explore their histories: ➡️ Freedmen, Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History & Culture (okhistory.org) ➡️ An Afro-Indigenous History of the United States, Kyle T. Mays ➡️ IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas, Gabrielle Tayac
