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Thursday, 15 October 2009 |
BLOOD MEMORY…IT’S IN THE BLOOD It is a fact that people carry within their bodies the DNA or genetic composition of their ancestors. This genetic composition affects our physical attributes and features. Comments like you have your mother’s eyes, or you and your dad have the same nose are evidence of the inheritance of our family’s genes. |
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Tuesday, 15 September 2009 |
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A PICTURE TO CONSIDER I recently discovered a picture that highlights the communion between Native Americans. The picture demonstrates the relationships that led to our Black Red Roots ancestry. The picture shows dress, living arrangements, and sharing in common. View it and send me your thoughts about the picture. |
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Thursday, 16 April 2009 |
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CENSUS 2010 The 2010 Census provides an opportunity to document your Native American ancestry. It is critical that all Native Americans self-identify as “Native Americans” or “Native Americans in combination with One or More races” when completing their 2010 Census questionnaires! The Census is the single most important event in America that drives all “Federal Formula” and “Need Based” funding decisions for the next ten year Period. It guides charitable services and grant programs to meet the needs of Mixed Blood Indians that are not enrolled in Federal Recognized Tribes. So, be sure to mark your Census, “Native American” or “Native American in combination with One or More races”. |
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Thursday, 12 February 2009 |
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Once exposed to Black and Indian or African American and Native American ancestry many people come to a conclusion that a choice must be made to cling to one and submerge the other. This need to choose is even recommended by some elders. It is a way of keeping a clear racial, cultural, and ethnic delineation. |
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Saturday, 03 January 2009 |
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Happy New Year in 2010! It’s a new year. The previous year is one that will go down in history for many unprecedented events. Collapses of financial markets, banking system closures, mortgage foreclosures, and ponzi-schemes. But through it all we have stood strong and vibrant. We survive the way we always have through Faith in God. Our community is one of faith and family. We develop each through trust and dependence. Family as seen in our Native American nations, tribes and clans through biological and spiritual ties that bind us together. Our Native American and African American ancestors taught us well. They taught us to not focus on tradegy but to focus on our resiliency. Through it all and yet, we are still here.... as a testimony that evil cannot win. Let us in 2010 commit to a glorious year that involves our participation in the US Census (as Native American self-selection and self-identification). We must maintain financial stability by spending less and saving more of our financial resources. We must take care of our health. Lastly, we must share with others our knowledge, resources, and love. May Peace keep you and Love abound! Black Red Roots forever... |
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