Split historical illustration showing Taíno abundance and Columbus’s greed. Left side: warm, vibrant Taíno village scene with people weaving baskets, fruits, and pottery. Right side: cold, dark depiction of Columbus clutching gold coins, armored men behind him, stormy sea and ships in background with the word “POOR” faintly visible below.

Columbus saw “naked people poor in everything”—but Taíno abundance threatened European greed. Calling others “poor” was step one of theft. #BornInBlackness #ColumbusLie