They crossed deserts, oceans, and borders—only to be discarded when their labor, voices, or presence became inconvenient.

In this special episode of Burden of History, we examine how the United States has repeatedly used poor, working-class immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers—then turned its back on them. From disaster recovery to domestic labor, America’s policies often reward struggle with silence.

We’re not just talking about politics—we’re talking about people. Forgotten, deported, and erased.

This isn’t a loophole. It’s a pattern.

🎧 Listen now. Then ask yourself—who will be refused next?

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We’re told the American Revolution was a fight for freedom—but for many, it was just the beginning of betrayal. In this episode of Before Slavery, Dr. Rose breaks down what liberty really looked like in 1776—for Native nations whose land was stolen, for Africans still enslaved, and for women expected to sacrifice everything while receiving nothing in return.

Through truth-telling, ancestor-style commentary, and just the right amount of shade, we dig into the myth of freedom—and the cost paid by the forgotten.

🎧 Chapters include:

• The Declaration Wasn’t for Everyone
• Indigenous Dispossession
• Freedom for Whom?
• The Women Left Behind
• Who Paid for Independence
• The Price of Selective Freedom

✊🏽 This is Burden of History. Let’s talk about who was left out—and who never stopped fighting to be seen.

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Episode 3: Early Encounters — Indigenous Peoples and European Colonizers
Before 1619. Before slavery reached American soil. There were Native nations—sovereign, spiritual, and thriving.

In this episode, we trace the earliest encounters between Indigenous peoples and European settlers. From the generosity of the Taino to the betrayal of Metacom, we explore what happened when strangers arrived with crosses, contracts, and conquest.

We’ll break down the Doctrine of Discovery, dissect the trap of colonial treaties, and spotlight the resistance movements that history tried to forget.

✨ This is not a story of discovery. It’s a story of survival.
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