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Posted On: July 4th 2026, 08:00 pm
Today marks the 250th Independence Day of the United States. While the nation celebrates, it is vital to remember that the history of Native Americans remains one of our most important and overlooked narratives.
Native Americans have faced oppression for centuries. Their lands were invaded, and their populations were decimated. The major tribes that once flourished across North America were nearly wiped out. They were pushed onto reservations and forced to sign treaties that the U.S. government repeatedly violated for its own gain.
Tragically, this suffering continues today due to systemic issues outside of their control. On many reservations, job opportunities are incredibly scarce, the high school dropout rate sits around 70%, and the teen suicide rate is among the highest in the nation. Despite the severity of these crises, the struggles of Indigenous communities are still largely ignored by federal and state governments.
To shed light on this reality, I want to share a few photos of the Lakota people in Pine Ridge and beyond, which I captured in 2010. The 8th and 9th images were taken on the Fourth of July.
#250thIndependenceDay #July4th #NativeAmerican #Lakota
Native Americans have faced oppression for centuries. Their lands were invaded, and their populations were decimated. The major tribes that once flourished across North America were nearly wiped out. They were pushed onto reservations and forced to sign treaties that the U.S. government repeatedly violated for its own gain.
Tragically, this suffering continues today due to systemic issues outside of their control. On many reservations, job opportunities are incredibly scarce, the high school dropout rate sits around 70%, and the teen suicide rate is among the highest in the nation. Despite the severity of these crises, the struggles of Indigenous communities are still largely ignored by federal and state governments.
To shed light on this reality, I want to share a few photos of the Lakota people in Pine Ridge and beyond, which I captured in 2010. The 8th and 9th images were taken on the Fourth of July.
#250thIndependenceDay #July4th #NativeAmerican #Lakota
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