Learn about the hidden history of Native Americans being forcibly reclassified as "Negro" or "Colored" in the US. Historian Lisa Cabrera explores the Racial Integrity Act (0:30) and the one-drop rule (5:00), and how these policies led to the erasure of Indigenous identities. Discover the impact on Black families and Native American communities (10:00), including census misclassification (15:00) and the loss of Afro-Indigenous ancestry (20:00). Join us as we examine the complex history of racial categorization in the US and its lasting effects on communities of color (25:00). From the early 20th century to the present day, this video sheds light on a pivotal moment in American history and its ongoing consequences.
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