In 1890, the US Army massacred around 300 Lakota Sioux at Wounded Knee, South Dakota, due to fears of a Native revolt sparked by the 'Ghost Dance' religious movement. The massacre is considered the largest mass killing in US history. The US Government is urged to acknowledge the systemic oppression and injustice towards Native Americans and honor the victims. The event is commemorated as the 133rd anniversary, with calls to learn from history and celebrate indigenous communities.
The Wounded Knee Massacre is the largest mass killing in our history — 250 Lakota people were killed by American soldiers. Today is a reminder to acknowledge the systemic oppression and injustice towards Native Americans that has plagued our country’s history. https://t.co/XmCY48ifYM
Slavery was real. Let’s never forget it as brown people and whoever wants to acknowledge it. It was the biggest black eye in the world with lots of stolen art and assets. Native tongues, culture and separation of parents to tame the kids and destroy the future in partnerships.
Today we honor the 300 Lakota people who were massacred by U.S. Army soldiers in Wounded Knee, South Dakota in 1890. This is our American history and we must all know it so that we can build the equitable future that is possible.
Today is the 133rd anniversary of the Wounded Knee massacre. US troops opened fire killing some 300 Lakotas of Spotted Elk’s band after they had surrendered. There has been a Wounded Knee-sized massacre nearly everyday in Gaza since Israel’s genocidal bombing. https://t.co/KLLdTaoZ7w
Today marks the 133rd anniversary of the worst mass shooting in history. It was committed by the US Army against 300 Lakota. Right after they confiscated their guns.
133 years ago, the Lakota Tribe suffered a senseless massacre at the hands of the U.S. Government at Wounded Knee. Let us learn from our history, right this wrong and celebrate indigenous communities—today and always.
December 29th, 1890 Due to worries of a Native revolt sparked by a new religious movement amongst the Lakota known as the "Ghost Dance", the 7th Cavalry was sent to disarm a camp of Indians at Wounded Knee. Most of the Indians gave up their weapons, except a deaf man. https://t.co/LuGGxLplda
On this day in 1890, the US Army murdered as many as 300 Native American men, women, and children. https://t.co/JuUlr8BGui
On this day in 1890, 300 Lakota Sioux are massacred by Federal troops at Wounded Knee, South Dakota. More than 20 Medals of Honor are awarded to soldiers who took part in the slaughter. https://t.co/OWiXL7OTOO
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