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:
$20.00 you receive:
"Black Red Roots Community" Membership Card
" Certificate of Community Membership"
"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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