Beyoncé’s Buffalo Soldiers Shirt Sparks Outrage | What She Got Wrong About Indigenous History

Beyoncé is under fire after wearing a "Buffalo Soldiers" T-shirt during her Cowboy Carter tour — but it's what was printed on the back that really sparked outrage.

The shirt described the Buffalo Soldiers' “antagonists” as “warring Indians” and “Mexican revolutionaries.” That’s not just poor phrasing — it whitewashes violent U.S. military campaigns against Indigenous peoples and freedom fighters during westward expansion.

Let’s be clear: The Buffalo Soldiers were not simply folk heroes. They played an active role in enforcing American imperialism, helping the U.S. Army displace Native communities and suppress revolution.

Reclaiming cowboy aesthetics without acknowledging who was harmed in the process? That’s not empowerment. That’s historical erasure wrapped in stage lighting.

👉 Beyoncé, history isn’t a fashion accessory. Indigenous history matters — and we’re watching.

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