On May 6, 1902, African-American soldiers known as Buffalo Soldiers were deployed to the Philippines during the Philippine-American War. Many Black troops faced racism within the U.S. military but saw military service as a path to full citizenship and dignity. Some African Americans stationed in the Philippines also sympathized with Filipino independence fighters, drawing parallels between colonial subjugation abroad and racial injustice at home. Their deployment highlighted the complexities of race, imperialism, and loyalty.
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