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Gyasi Ross

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At 9:03 am on September 11, 2001 the Hijacked Plane of United Airlines Flight 175 from Boston crashed into the south tower of the World Trade Center in New York City
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The Day White Innocence Died: An Indigenous Take on #September11

By Gyasi Ross
A Frankenstein / GMO or 'genetically-modified' salmon as portrayed by ICMN's own Marty Two Bulls.
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When the Salmon Industry Intentionally Poisoned Native Stock

By Gyasi Ross
Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.
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Los Angeles City Council to Vote On Indigenous Peoples Day

By Gyasi Ross
(Left) Olympia June 1968 press conference discussing imposition of 6-month jail sentence for Lillian & Dick Gregory's fishing with treaty Indian fishermen on Nisqually River at Franks Landing in January-February 1966. (Center & right) Dick Gregory (1968 Presidential candidate) reporting to Thurston County (Olympia, WA) Jail to begin sentence for unlawful fishing on the Nisqually River in winter 1966. Dick's wife Lillian had spent 12 days in jail for her January-February 1966 fishing protests with Nisqually Indian treaty fishermen. Lillian had not bailed out on charges, but remained in jail while Dick Gregory bailed out to seek support in other parts of the country.
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A Letter from a Native Elder: Dick Gregory Was a Warrior Who Sacrificed Powerfully For Native People

By Gyasi Ross
The Thing About Skins, responding to the sentiment of 'Blowing up Mt. Rushmore.' Wilbert Cooper (an editor at Vice.com) wrote an article entitled Let’s Blow Up Mt. Rushmore, as a response to the notion of tearing down racist monuments. Paramount Pictures
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Native People Discuss What To Do About Mt. Rushmore (No, Don’t Blow it Up, Stupid Ass Vice.com)

By Gyasi Ross
Phrase Frazier is a Dine' hip hop artist from Shiprock, NM.
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Watch Native Battle Rapper Phrase Frazier, DESTROY Racist Rhymes

By Gyasi Ross
The Bering Land bridge. There is so much rigidity about creation stories on all sides. But what if they’re all true?
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Bering Land Bridge, Mastodon Bones and Creation Beliefs: Seeking to Know the Unknowable

By Gyasi Ross
The Thing About Skins. Mark Zuckerberg is visiting Native communities. Ledger Painting by Amskapipikuni artist John Isaiah Pepion. Support his work at JohnIsaiahPepion.com
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Intent v. Impact: Of Mark Zuckerberg, Poverty Porn and Native People

By Gyasi Ross
Standing Rock, Dakota Access Pipeline, DAPL
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Donius, Dakota Access Pipeline and The Paris Climate Accords: Ideas to Protect Our Homelands

By Gyasi Ross
Monument Valley High School graduates, 2016.
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A Letter to Indigenous Graduates: Protect Who You Have Always Been

By Gyasi Ross
faith-feat
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Native Grandmothers Defend Mother Earth: Faith Spotted Eagle Kicks SERIOUS Knowledge About Keystone XL

By Gyasi Ross
Peggy Flanagan, (Ojibwe) MN State Representative from 46A at the Democratic National Convention. C-SPAN screen capture - Thing About Skins: Candidates for Democratic National Committee.
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Candidates for Democratic National Committee Chair Share Views on Indian Country Issues

By Gyasi Ross
Defund DAPL Conference Call Poster
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Defund DAPL National Conference Call Feb. 21

By Gyasi Ross
Crispus Attucks and the legacy of Black Indian History. Getty images - Simon and Schuster
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Crispus Attucks: A Black and Native Shared Narrative That Changed the World

By Gyasi Ross
President Barack Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Joseph Medicine Crow at the White House in August 2009. Reuters
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What is Former President Obama’s Legacy Within Native Communities? A Complicated Legacy

By Gyasi Ross
A 1913 F 'Liberty' Indian Head Nickle
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Divesting From DAPL Part II: Here Are Native-Owned Banks (Why Aren’t You Using Them?)

By Gyasi Ross
Iron Eyes Cody - AP Images
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'Who’s Your People?' A Note About Real Indians and Native Identity

By Gyasi Ross
Lily Gladstone - Portrait from December 2014
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(Re)Introducing Lily Gladstone: Blackfeet Thespian on Short List For Movie Awards Season

By Gyasi Ross
Native money is powerful, but only if we understand our power to withdraw it.  Running Antelope or Tȟatȟóka Íŋyaŋke, Hunkpapa
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Divest Now! Joint Statement Regarding the Next Stage in the Fight Against Dakota Access Pipeline

By Gyasi Ross
Profits of the Indian Agent
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No Peace for Our Time: Trump Is Coming For Indian Country’s Land and Resources

By Gyasi Ross
I was a Bernie supporter who voted for Hillary Clinton. I was never “with her” but I voted for Clinton because Trump simply was not an option.
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A Few Thoughts on The Election and What President Trump Means for Indian Country

By Gyasi Ross
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Update on Standing Rock: White Dudes with Guns, Peaceful Natives and Shoddy Reporting by Politico.Com

By Gyasi Ross
Joye Braun Explains Why “There Are No Acceptable Rerouting Options”
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Obama, Extortion and the DAPL: Joye Braun Explains Why “There Are No Acceptable Rerouting Options”

By Gyasi Ross
Thing About Skins: As my buddy Rob reminds me: there’s a point to everything that’s been going on in Standing Rock. It’s important to not lose sight of that.
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Not Raising Hell in Standing Rock: “We’re Here to Stop a Pipeline”

By Gyasi Ross
Thing About Skins: Voices from Standing Rock part 3 - Comedian Tito Ybarra
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Voices From The Front Lines In Standing Rock v.3: Comedian Tito Ybarra And Rethinking The Bigger Picture

By Gyasi Ross
Standing Rock Voice: Alayna Eagle Shield
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Voices from The Front Lines in Standing Rock V.2: Alayna Eagle Shield and Educating a New Generation of Revolutionaries

By Gyasi Ross
Thing About Skins: Jimmy Starkey speaks with young people at Standing Rock.
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Voices From the Front Lines in Standing Rock v.1: Artist Jimmy Starkey and Defeating the Strategy of Death

By Gyasi Ross
Obama at Standing Rock - Obama and Native nations have worked hard over eight years to create a special and healthy relationship during his tenure.
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Obama’s Legacy On the Line: The Dakota Access Pipeline Could Tarnish His Place in History

By Gyasi Ross
Make No Mistake: We’re United. #566NationsStrong
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Dakota Access Pipeline Resistance: Stay in the Game. We’re Winning

By Gyasi Ross
Make No Mistake: We’re United. #566NationsStrong
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Dakota Access Pipeline Resistance: Stay in the Game. We’re Winning

By Gyasi Ross
"We know our lands have now become more valuable. The white people think we do not know their value; but we know that the land is everlasting, and the few goods we receive for it are soon worn out and gone.” Canassatego, circa 1740
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Indigenous Economics Part 1: Native Americans and Environmental Protest

By Gyasi Ross
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There Are No Easy Answers: Native People and Syrian Refugees

By Gyasi Ross
A historical image of Two Spirit Native people.
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(More Than) Prayers For Orlando: Taking Accountability For Our Own Role In Anti-Gay Violence

By Gyasi Ross
When Will There Be a Native American President? [Part 1] ‘Sigh,’ It’s Gonna Be Awhile…
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When Will There Be a Native American President? [Part 1] ‘Sigh,’ It’s Gonna Be Awhile

By Gyasi Ross
There is Hope: Time to Follow an Indigenous Model for Peace in America
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There Is Hope: Time to Follow an Indigenous Model for Peace in America

By Gyasi Ross
The amazing players of Desert Horse.
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Desert Horse: 3-Time Winner of World’s Largest 3-On-3 Hoops Tourney

By Gyasi Ross
A Navajo two-spirit couple is seen in this historic photo from the collection of the Museum of New Mexico.
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(More Than) Prayers For Orlando: Taking Accountability For Our Own Role In Anti-Gay Violence

By Gyasi Ross
The Longest Walk, 1978
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What Do We Do When Our Heroes Die? Native American Leadership and the Future

By Gyasi Ross
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'Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic' is Incredibly Relevant to Native Communities

By Gyasi Ross
“Generations” By Wesley Roach, Happy Mother’s Day: A Mom’s Love Can Change Generations.
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Happy Mother’s Day: A Mom’s Love Can Change Generations

By Gyasi Ross
Gyasi Ross: Why I Would Vote For Hillary If Bernie Did Not Win the Nomination
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The Lesser of Two Evils: Why I Would Vote For Hillary If Bernie Did Not Win the Nomination

By Gyasi Ross
Puyallup Tribal Councilman David Bean
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Thank You for a Funky Time: Natives Speak Out on Their Love for Prince

By Gyasi Ross
Chase Iron Eyes at the 2016 North Dakota Democratic-NPL State Convention.
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Lateral Violence Amongst Native People: Elouise Cobell, Billy Frank Jr. and Chase Iron Eyes

By Gyasi Ross
"Let Us Put Our Minds Together and See What Life We Can Make for Our Children." Sitting Bull.
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Diabetes and Native People: Rethinking Our Relationship with Sugar

By Gyasi Ross
Bernie Sanders on the campaign trail.
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The Only Presidential Candidate That Makes Indian Country a Priority: Native People Feeling the Bern

By Gyasi Ross
President Obama: A Letter of Recommendation for Diane Humetewa for The Supreme Court
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President Obama: A Letter of Recommendation for Diane Humetewa for The Supreme Court

By Gyasi Ross
Thomas is the only candidate who really deserves Native support so far.
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A Few Notes For Native People About The Presidential Elections: Neither Democrat Deserves Our Vote (Yet)

By Gyasi Ross
Thing About Skins: COINTELPRO, Cherokee Freedmen and Survival Tactics: Black History Month For Natives Pt.2
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COINTELPRO, Cherokee Freedmen and Survival Tactics: Black History Month For Natives Pt.2

By Gyasi Ross
Thing About Skins: Happy Black History Month Part. 1
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Flint’s Poisoned Water, Slavery & Human Experimentation: Black History Month for Natives

By Gyasi Ross
Leonardo DiCaprio in a scene from the 'Revenant'
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'Revenant' Review: It’s Ok, But Still the Same Ol’ White Savior Stuff for Native People

By Gyasi Ross