The tragedy of the Cherokee removal from their ancestral homeland in the southeastern United States is a dark stain on American history. Rev. Evan Jones, a white Baptist missionary who lived among the Cherokee, witnessed first-hand how an authoritarian government used legal niceties to steal land and resources from the Cherokee people. Through his account we get a glimpse into how racism was used as an economic system to drive out native populations across America. In this video we will explore what happened during this traumatic time in our nation’s history and uncover the truth behind the events that transpired.
