A Maize in History remarks upon the deficiency of Native American History within the American education system. As the war of Critical Race Theory rages through the headlines, the discourse at hand is embodied in the stories of indigenous people: a history that is often painted over and masked with American patriotism; a history deficient of the both atrocities these communities have faced and significance of their roles in the founding of this nation. The subjects of the painting are two ears of maize, a crop domesticated by indigenous tribes before colonization began. Not only was maize an essential crop for Native Americans, but under the guidance and aid of local tribes, it also became crucial to the survival of the first colonists upon their arrival. The clarity in which the corn is depicted is juxtaposed with two feathers both expressed in the innate blurriness of watercolor. The feathers depict the traditional feathers found on a Native headdress or war bonnet, and their blurry quality represents the disappearance of indigenous history from history books and education. As I reflected upon my own education, although grateful it included and emphasized an unfiltered depiction of America, I recognize this knowledge is sadly but a privilege, not a right for all students. Additionally, it alarms me that even to this day there are students my age unaware of the existence and continued hardships Native communities face today. The current challenges (political, cultural, and economic) faced by Native communities today, stem from a painful history that is ignored by a majority of our education system. To address these issues, the deficiency in the classroom must be tackled head on.