The racism that Freedmen and other Black Natives fave from non-Black Natives is insane. This person who publicly commented on one of our Instagram posts said that EVEN IF some Freedmen have Indigenous “Blood” (whatever that means) we are not Native Americans. 
Notice that this same energy is not directed towards Natives mixed with white who may also have very distant Indigenous ancestry and be white in appearance. This type of discounting of Indigeneity is only reserved for Black Natives.
We are the only ones who are constantly forced to prove ourselves, despite our extensive documentation within these tribes. Also, a reminder that Indigeneity transcends blood, and is tied to culture, treaty rights, historical bonds, and many other factors. Indigenous Nations
are diverse and complex.
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