Why should Black people turn up on Cinco De Mayo you may ask well…
“historian Justo Sierra wrote “had Mexico not defeated the French in Puebla, France would have gone to the aid of the Confederacy in the U.S. Civil War and the United States’ destiny would have been different”
“historian Justo Sierra wrote “had Mexico not defeated the French in Puebla, France would have gone to the aid of the Confederacy in the U.S. Civil War and the United States’ destiny would have been different”
The Black History Behind Cinco De Mayo | Essence
When the Mexican army defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla, it was a victory over white supremacy in North America.
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April 27, 2025 at 8:37 PM