Essence

Roots That Speak: 6 Books That Highlight Black And Native Stories

Having the audacity to pursue truth is a courageous act. And, when studying historical texts or reading for leisure, it is important to examine the written word comparatively. Because the question ...
MLive

New exhibits highlight African American, Native American art at Detroit’s world-class art museum

DETROIT – One of the oldest and most complete collections of African American art in the nation just got a major upgrade - and you can see it now at Detroit’s world-class art museum. The Center for ...
Nashville Scene

The Entwined History of Enslaved Black Nashvillians and Native Americans

I’ve been spending a lot of time with the interviews the Work Projects Administration did with formerly enslaved people who lived in Nashville back in the 1930s. One of my favorites is Ann Matthews, ...
National Catholic Register

Hidden Catholic Histories Come Alive in New Black and Native American Films

The documentary celebrates a legacy of leadership and faith. A still from “Trailblazers of Faith: The Legacy of African American Catholics,” which tells the inspiring story of how African Americans ...
KSL

Black, Native American and Italian communities focus of varied events this weekend

SALT LAKE CITY — A trio of weekend events in Utah variously put the focus on the Italian, Native American and Black communities. The Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation is ...
The 74 on MSN

California wants to fix undercounting of Native American students

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. When Celestina Castillo filled out the ...
The Root

Do I Really Have African and Native American Ancestry?

According to the 23andMe DNA-testing service, I have 0.1 percent West African DNA from my mother. I also have approximately 5-6 percent Native American from my mother, who is now deceased. I have a ...