When I was in second grade, Disney released “Pocahontas.” As a small child, I was ecstatic, and relieved, to see an Indian princess in a...[Read More]
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I remember as a young girl, I never thought of myself as being Indian. I remember watching movies about Indians on TV like Pocahontas and...[Read More]
As indigenous people we have been taught to hold on to our values, learn our culture and practice the traditions our people have instilled in...[Read More]
I remember when I found out I got into Duke. I was at my momma’s office and it had just gotten dark outside. I knew...[Read More]
I’m wondering if it will ever change? The year is 2020 but we are still fighting the same thing. Years of oppression got me screaming...[Read More]
Last year we ran several articles in November to spotlight Native American heritage in North Carolina; a few of our favorites are below, as well...[Read More]
On August 16, 2020, a special event was held in Chapel Hill, NC, entitled “Raising Our Voices”. The purpose of this was to bring more...[Read More]
The task force created by the Trump administration, and now the Cold Case Task Force, is long overdue. Nevertheless it is low hanging fruit meant...[Read More]
>>BY SHARON OXENDINE When I was growing up, I was not connected to my Indian heritage. I was raised by two Native American parents that...[Read More]