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The Massachusetts flag glorifies the violence committed by colonizers – Native Americans want it changed

  • Written by Christoph Strobel, Professor of History, UMass Lowell
The Massachusetts flag glorifies the violence committed by colonizers – Native Americans want it changedChange the Flag supporters protest on the steps of the statehouse on July 16, 2020 in Boston.Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images

Given the violent history of English colonizers in New England, it’s a wonder why the state insignia of Massachusetts, fully emblazoned on today’s state flag, still includes a sword...

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