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Many people believe racial and ethnic groups in North America have always lived as separately as they do now. However, segregation was neither practical nor preferable when people who were not native to this continent began arriving here. Europeans needed Indians as guides, trade partners and military allies. They needed Africans to tend their crops and to build an infrastructure.

Later, as the new American government began to thrive, laws were drafted to protect the land and property the colonists had acquired. These laws strengthened the powers of slave owners, limited the rights of free Africans and barred most Indian rights altogether. Today, black, white and red Americans still feel the aftershock of those laws.
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Did you know that by the time the first explorers and settlers arrived from Europe, Native Americans had populated the entire North American Continent, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and from the Gulf of Mexico all the way to the northern reaches of Canada.

 


Moving Back Home...
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Wednesday, 27 September 2006

MOVING BACK HOME...

 

 

Many African Americans are relocating to the state of Georgia and specifically to the Atlanta area. Georgia was the home of the Creek Indians or the Creek Confederacy. For some African Americans moving to Georgia may actually be moving back home. Georgia may be an opportunity to reconnect with their Black Red Roots.

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Be Aware...
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Monday, 25 September 2006

BE AWARE … 

Many people are enamored with Native American crafts. The crafts are purchased without awareness that some are not just for decoration but have ancient tradition symbolism and meanings. One must be aware and careful when making Native American crafts purchases. Ask questions before making purchases. What should you ask before making a purchase?

 

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Gourd Crafts and Decorations
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Saturday, 23 September 2006

GOURD CRAFTS AND DECORATIONS 

Gourds make very nice decorations after harvesting them in the Fall season. They are used by Native Americans and others to make crafts. The gourd is harvested and put in a dry storage area with good air circulation. It takes up to six months for a gourd to dry out and then be ready to use.

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The Meaning of Color
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Friday, 22 September 2006

THE MEANING OF COLOR

 

 

It is amazing that colors have a meaning to various peoples and cultures. For Native Americans colors and their meaning or symbolism is based to a great degree on the tribal affiliation. The colors are used in clothing, flags, crafts, and even as body paint

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Dance Shawls
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Thursday, 21 September 2006

DANCE SHAWLS 

Women participating in a Native American Pow Wow dance honor the dance, singers and the drum by wearing a dance shawl. The shawl is an essential garment for women. The shawl can be carried over one arm or draped over the shoulders. It is essential that the dance shawl is worn for entering the dance arena

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Hairstyles
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Monday, 18 September 2006

HAIRSTYLES

 

Hairstyles that African Americans and Native Americans wear in common include braids. Both men and women wear braids. Braided hair is not only ethnic and cultural, but it has significant meaning. Hair is symbolic of power and a personal adornment.

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The Myth of Race and Self-Identification
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Sunday, 17 September 2006

THE MYTH OF RACE  AND SELF-IDENTIFICATION  

Since the 1940s scientists have placed disclaimers on the concept of race. In other words, scientists have indicated that to identify people by race is not possible. Why you may ask? Well, it is because the term race as an identifier has no biological basis. Race is a political construct. It has no biological or cultural foundation.

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