Black Indians: An American Story – www-richheape.com
February 112010
This Native American produced video explores the issue of racial identity among Native and African Americans. “We were told ‘if you could pass for white, that’s who you’d be; if not, it was usually better to be identified as black than Indian.” lack Indians have been virtually forgotten except by those who shared Native American, African American heritages. Even
today, black Indians meet skeptics who refuse to accept their ancestry. This film brings to light a forgotten part of Americans past — the cultural and racial fusion of Native and African Americans. Narrated by James Earl Jones, “Black Indians: An American Story” explores what brought the two groups together, what drove them apart and the challenges they face today. It examines
the coalescence of these two groups in American history. Discounted, and often
ignored by mainstream America, these minority peoples have often shared a
common past. However, with their heritage ignored and their contributions
denied they are all but invisible at the dawn of the new millennium. Voted the Best Native American Film 2001.
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February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
this is already …
this is already proven to be false and genetically native americans are more closely related to the asiatic race…
February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
o.j.simpson
o.j.simpson
February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
If you think for a …
If you think for a second that all africans got here from the slave trade then you are wrong. They have been black indians on this land for thousands of years. Blackfoot to name one.
February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
I think people just …
I think people just want to know want they are. I am White and Native American, but I have Black features. I am Cherokee, my ancestors were full blooded Cherokees from Alabama. They look almost Black, I honestly think I have SOME Black in me. Not a lot, but I’m a mutt. I’ve always considered myself White cause my skin color, but physical features can determine what you really are.
February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
Africa has 55 …
Africa has 55 countries?? Wow, I promise I didnt know that. But um too me, if u look black u should consider urself, like for example if I see someone that looks black on the street, no matter if they have good hair or pretty eyes, I think they are black. I honestly dont think they struggle in identifying their self I think that BLACK ppl just do not want to admit that they are black.
February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
Just like you’ve …
Just like you’ve said from your experiences that the ppl you’ve met have said they arent ashamed to be black, i’ve seen and heard many people, children even, who deny who they are and its sad. I’m not ashamed to be black either, the pt i was trying to make was tht there are many out there who feel negative about who they are. race is a big issue in america because many blacks struggle in identifying with themselves, we are told we come from a continent and thats it, a continent of 55 countries.
February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
Why do us americans …
Why do us americans talk about race so much?? I wish everyone was purple really. N cgfm001 I dont think ppl are ashame to say they are mix wit blk, cause I know a lot of ppl that say they are mix wit blk jus to make themselves seem exotic, I like saying im black. I dont care what anyone thinks.
February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
FACINATING! …
FACINATING! Africans are everywhere and they share such wonderful culture throughout the world with respect! =)
February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
the bible did …
the bible did prophesize that the tribe of judah would be a race undesired, so its normal that ppl would deny the mixing of blacks with their ancestors, theyre ashamed. this is all part of the curse of the twelve tribes for breaking the laws and commandments of the lord. if only more native americans and latinos knew they were part of these twelve tribes.
February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
Native Americans …
Native Americans are a mix of Asian and white people from north-east Asia
February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
whites are 80% ..bc …
whites are 80% ..bc if the child pass for white they married into o back into whites so and whites had whore houses where the so called masters would pay to have SEX with mixbreed black n whites it was a obsession they paid big bucks so many babies where born back into whites genectic marker giving them ability to brown darker bc some whites burn but dont tan bc they are close to 100% european but for the rest of you yall are part of the black race some of you do have our american ndn marker ..
February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
they paid so called …
they paid so called civilized africans to hunt down tribal africans bc they knew the bush it was a act of greed and racism brought in by the presents of whites like it is today everyone thinks whites have everything but you dont Creator has given every man his equality your people use mind control when people find this out they have the proof already with massacres done to my native american indian people and the slavery of blacks..its called cultural genoncide..o assimilation…wado
February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
eh chiquita thats …
eh chiquita thats not even my picture show how much you know and selena quintanilla is not a half breed and i know what the i am i dont have time to waste on people liike you so adio pinche vieja
February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
You are a waste of …
You are a waste of space on this page. I can reply to whoever the i want to. So called “Full Blood” but when i saw your profile picture you look like a mixed breed you know the name you call bi-racial people not knowing you are your self.
February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
eh if u so upset on …
eh if u so upset on wat i say then dont reply thanks
February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
Yes that’s been a …
Yes that’s been a misconception caused by ignorant white ppl and it’s cared over for generations. =(
February 11th, 2010 at 2:42 am
Wow interesting i …
Wow interesting i didn`t know that. I thought that bloodlines add on. I thought they faded with generations very interesting.