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Grandma Said We’re Indian
An Indigenous Heritage Conversation on The Doni Glover Show
For generations, countless Black families have heard the same phrase passed down around the kitchen table: “Grandma said we’re Indian.” But where did those stories come from? Were they family myths, hidden truths, or fragments of a history that was deliberately erased?
Tonight, we explore the complex relationship between African Americans and Indigenous peoples, examining family oral histories, historical records, cultural traditions, and the lasting impact of policies like the 1924 Racial Integrity Act that forced many Native people to abandon or conceal their identities.
Join host Doni Glover and a distinguished panel of researchers, historians, and community voices as they discuss ancestry, identity, genealogy, migration, and the question many families continue to ask:
If Grandma said we were Indian, what was she trying to tell us?
This conversation is not about telling people who they are. It is about exploring stories that have survived across generations and examining how history, politics, race, and family memory intersect.
Topics include:
Family oral traditions and Indigenous ancestry
The impact of racial classification laws
Native identity in Black communities
Genealogy and historical documentation
Indigenous history that is often overlooked
Why these conversations remain important today
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional narratives and encourages deeper exploration of our shared history.
THE NEWS BEFORE THE NEWS.
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Grandma Said We’re Indian
An Indigenous Heritage Conversation on The Doni Glover Show
For generations, countless Black families have heard the same phrase passed down around the kitchen table: “Grandma said we’re Indian.” But where did those stories come from? Were they family myths, hidden truths, or fragments of a history that was deliberately erased?
Tonight, we explore the complex relationship between African Americans and Indigenous peoples, examining family oral histories, historical records, cultural traditions, and the lasting impact of policies like the 1924 Racial Integrity Act that forced many Native people to abandon or conceal their identities.
Join host Doni Glover and a distinguished panel of researchers, historians, and community voices as they discuss ancestry, identity, genealogy, migration, and the question many families continue to ask:
If Grandma said we were Indian, what was she trying to tell us?
This conversation is not about telling people who they are. It is about exploring stories that have survived across generations and examining how history, politics, race, and family memory intersect.
Topics include:
Family oral traditions and Indigenous ancestry
The impact of racial classification laws
Native identity in Black communities
Genealogy and historical documentation
Indigenous history that is often overlooked
Why these conversations remain important today
Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional narratives and encourages deeper exploration of our shared history.
THE NEWS BEFORE THE NEWS.
🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 streamyard.com/pal/d/5280400993943552
