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Black and Native
Americans Looking for Community?
be a part of the
Black Red Roots Community
Many African Americans have family stories
that were passed down from one generation to the next
which include references to Native American ancestry.
These stories were passed down from the elders in a
matter-of-fact manner. The conversations went something
like this, "you know your great grandmother was
an Indian", or "remember grandpa was an Indian".
These facts were accepted without dispute
or fanfare as simply another part of the rich African
heritage and then African American life. But, as time
went on curiosity about the Indian family roots generally
took hold and evidence of the claims of Native American
ancestry was sought.
Black people were exploited for their
ingenuity and productivity and Red people exploited
for their ownership/inhabiting of rich fertile land
nourished by a pleasant and manageable climate were
kindred spirits. These two peoples joined together by
circumstance were united in marriage, living arrangements,
family, friendships, and working relationships. These
people of color neither refused their relationships
nor took undue advantage of it, but gained strength
and survival from one another. The black people and
red people were mixed in their ancestries and destinies.
Want to learn more about your Black
Red Roots?
Join the "Black Red Roots Community" for a
membership fee of:
$25.00 you receive:
" "Black Red Roots Community"
Membership Card
" Certificate of Community Membership
" Monthly Newsletter
" A Genealogy Search and Information on How to
Perform Searches
To Join Us complete the membership form
at www.blackredroots.org
and send check or money order for $25.00 to:
TPG Inc. -Black Red Roots
PO Box 1122, Groton, Massachusetts 01450
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