Crispus Attucks was a Black and Wampanoag sailor who escaped enslavement. In 1770, when British troops opened fire on a crowd of colonists in Boston, Attucks was among those killed in what later became known as the Boston Massacre. He was both celebrated and rejected by civil rights leaders. But why? #history #BlackHistory #pbs Rogue History host Joel Cook shares the complicated history. To learn more about Attucks, catch up on the latest episode now on the Origins YouTube channel!
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