More barriers to genetic testing found for Black children than white children
For children with signs of neurological conditions such as autism, epilepsy and global developmental delay, genetic testing ...
Jacksonville celebrates 125th anniversary of 'Black National Anthem' and native sons
On this day 125 years ago the Black National Anthem was first performed, written by James Weldon Johnson and with music brother John Rosamond Johnson.
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announces run for New Mexico governor
Deb Haaland, a former Democratic congresswoman and Interior secretary under Joe Biden, launched a run for New Mexico governor ...
Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, whose art centered Native life, dies at 85
Ms. Smith was among the country’s most renowned Native artists, crafting pieces that incorporated Indigenous images and ...
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Trump Can’t Strip Natives of Our US Citizenship, but He Will Try to Take Our Lands
The Department of Justice recently argued that birthright citizenship does not apply to Native Americans. The administration ...
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New FBI report details patterns of violence against Native women, children
An FBI report on violent and sexual crimes against Native American women provides new data about the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) crisis.
Ute parents coach kids to memorize tribal ID and phone numbers, fearing ICE sweeps near reservation
Heightened immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s administration has sent a wave of anxiety over the Ute ...
Millions of Native people were enslaved in the Americas. Their story waits to be told.
The enslavement of millions of Indigenous people in the Americas is a neglected chapter in U.S. history. Two projects aim to bring it to light.
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Lowry’s art explores Native American creation stories
The Art of Judith Lowry” and “The Lowry & Croul Collection of Contemporary Native American Art” are two groundbreaking ...
In ‘Sugarcane', "The Ghosts Come Home To Tell The Story" Of Indigenous Kids Abused At Indian Residential School – Contenders Film: The Nominees
The systematic abuse of Indigenous children at Indian Residential Schools barely received attention in North America despite ...
Cuts to Medicaid would have dire consequences for Native American population, experts say
If Congress slashes spending for Medicaid, Indian country would be in "big trouble" and face further health care setbacks, according to experts.
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As a pediatrician, I know what family separations do. Trump’s plan is horrific.
What message does it send when we force millions of American-citizen children to choose between their families and their birthright citizenship? These are not theoretical questions; they are ...