These essential reads illuminate the shared histories, hidden legacies, and powerful intersections of Black and Native communities.

Big Chief Demond Melancon wears his Red Cloud suit amongst other members of Mardi Gras Indian tribes during Mardi Gras 2014. In February 2021, the usual bustle of New Orleans’ Canal Street stopped ...

A Supreme Court ruling barred Oklahoma from prosecuting crimes committed by Native Americans on tribal land, but some Black tribal members are still being prosecuted because they lack “Indian blood.” ...

Colloquy: Join an online discussion about the different reactions of different minority groups to the affirmative-action cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. Colloquy: Join an online discussion about ...

Big Chief Monk Boudreaux (center) leads his Mardi Gras Indian tribe, the Golden Eagles, on Super Sunday. Courtesy of the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Council When Mardi Gras Indians parade down the ...

American Indian tribes hold an exceptional legal status within the United States. As semi-sovereign entities, tribes have various rights, including enacting legislation, maintaining an independent ...

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Seven of North Carolina's eight state-recognized American Indian tribes are receiving historical markers to create more awareness of their existence. Last month, the North Carolina Highway Marker ...

Native Vote 2024. Guest Opinion. The proposed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act has ignited debate across the country, with its stated aim to “strengthen voter integrity” by tightening ...

It’s time to deploy an Indian Pueblo Credit Union, which would provide financial services for account holders, leverage capital for tribal development and fund Native families caring for children.