Native Americans
Black farmers protest bar on further claims in discrimination settlement
January 10, 2012The farmers, organized in the Black Farmers and Agriculturalists Association, headquartered in Memphis, held a church rally to highlight the issue.
Read moreGOP bill would expose Grand Canyon to uranium mining
October 20, 2011Republicans are proposing a bill that would expose one million acres of Grand Canyon National Park to uranium mining, which critics say would spread pollution and destroy 8,000 jobs.
Read moreElouise Cobell, leader of landmark Native American lawsuit, dies at 65
October 19, 2011Cobell is especially honored for her role as the lead plaintiff in a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit charging the U.S. government with cheating Native Americans.
Read moreColumbus Day questions
October 10, 2011On this Columbus Day, let's consider the discrepancy between how newcomers are celebrated in our history but ostracized in our society.
Read moreLabor fights to recognize Native American rights
October 5, 2011The AFL-CIO is fighting to add a new constituency group for Native Americans to its roster.
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