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Monday, 02 October 2006 |
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YOU DECIDE… People of Native American and African American ancestry are constantly being asked by others, “Why do you want to acknowledge your mixed ancestry?” Just select one or the other. Questions such as, “Are you ashamed of being “Black”?” or “What is so special about being Native American?” |
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Sunday, 17 September 2006 |
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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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Wednesday, 06 September 2006 |
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BLACK RED ROOTS IN COMMUNITY
There is an African American celebration that strives to focus on seven principles of nation building. It is called the “Nguzo Saba”. These principles are an opportunity to reflect and plan for a commitment to build a community that improves the quality of life for not only African Americans but also Native Americans. |
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Monday, 21 August 2006 |
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MAKING THE CONNECTION Most African Americans are unaware of how to begin a search for Native American heritage. It is something that seems almost impossible because there has been little to no contact with Native Americans. At least those Native Americans that recognize and appreciate their culture and ethnicity. Then, how can you get started in the journey to Native American recognition and Tribal Enrollment? |
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Sunday, 20 August 2006 |
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Many people that have Native American ancestry that lived in the Southeast all claim Cherokee ancestry. The Southeast states that were well known for their Indian populations consisted of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. Although the Cherokee are the largest Indian Nation that was located in the Southeast there were other Indian Nations, tribes and bands located in the Southeast states. |
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Find Your Black Red Roots 
