Summary
This video introduces a book that re-examines US history through the lens of indigenous peoples, highlighting setter colonialism, white supremacy, slavery, genocide, and land theft as foundational elements.
Highlights
The True Nature of US History
00:00:05
The history of the United States is presented as a history of settler colonialism, founded on white supremacy, African slavery, genocide, and land theft. The video suggests that an 'upbeat ending' or a 'history of redemption' is not visible in this narrative.
Rethinking the National Narrative
00:00:40
Writing US history from an indigenous peoples' perspective requires rethinking the consensual national narrative. This narrative is deemed wrong or deficient in its essence, embodying settler colonialism and genocide.
Transforming Society through Acknowledgment
00:01:11
A central question the book pursues is how acknowledging the reality of US history can work to transform society.