What role and responsibility do scholars have in drawing attention to identities or aspects of historical figures that were not apparently of foremost significance to those people themselves? Historians have long grappled with these questions, seeking to craft a narrative that is both comprehensive and respectful while avoiding the risk of infantilizing or tokenizing their subjects. Does it do more of a service or disservice, for example, to highlight the African heritage of Cuban independence hero Antonio Maceo, known as the Bronze Titan, when his primary contributions are arguably rooted in his political leadership and military prowess? Such inquiries are complex and lack easy answers. As historians, we acknowledge that history has traditionally been written through a lens that is too white, too male, too cis, too straight. Many of us, drawing on our training in social history, have devoted our careers to addressing these imbalances. Yet, in our efforts,...

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