9/18/15
Moya-Smith: When Did Native Lives Begin to Matter to These People?
A common question on the lips of Native Americans today is: why isn’t mainstream media reporting on the onslaught of police brutality in Indian country? It’s a fair question, given that Native Americans are killed by authorities at a higher rate than any of the other racial groups in the country.
The answer to this question is rooted in history, and, likewise, it is answered with a question: at what point in time did Native American lives BEGIN to matter to the European conquerers and, later, their descendants?
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News Source: Indian Country Today Media Network.com
Moya-Smith: When Did Native Lives Begin to Matter to These People?
A common question on the lips of Native Americans today is: why isn’t mainstream media reporting on the onslaught of police brutality in Indian country? It’s a fair question, given that Native Americans are killed by authorities at a higher rate than any of the other racial groups in the country.
The answer to this question is rooted in history, and, likewise, it is answered with a question: at what point in time did Native American lives BEGIN to matter to the European conquerers and, later, their descendants?
Click here to read the rest of the article.
News Source: Indian Country Today Media Network.com
