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[REALucid]

I'd say one video that had my mouth dropped and confused was this one .

Courtney.

She had no clue she was Black. And said that people always said she was a whole bunch of races , including Russian.

I don't like to invalidate anyone's stated experience but , I was really confused as to how she didn't know she was Black her whole life.

I can obviously understand "hmm I know I'm black but what ELSE are people seeing? In addition to my Blackness". But to just completely not know who she was at all really shocked me. And she didn't seem like she was trolling.

https://youtube.com/watch?v=5171eGo13hs

I'm screaming. She can't be serious 

[DopeSoul.]

Her lack of enthusiasm reading these countries BBbbbbbnbbnvbbbb

[stillpretty]

while we're talking about this though

i'm happy and very proud to share that i have been assigned to build my tribe's website.

our tribe is very small (only a bit over 300 people) and a lot of the elders have died off unfortunately.
the Tla Wilano language is in danger of being lost if it's not preserved

there's like 0 virtual presence and i am working with our elders to change that.

they live in the mountainous areas where there is no wifi, very limited internet access, resources.
so i'm excited that i am able to give my talent and skills to the cause.

THIS is what makes me feel Indian. actual connection. contributions and unity with my tribe.
and if you really know what Native identity is about, you'd understand why the connection is very important.

[PRESSED]

i'm not a complete expert

And I believe that's the energy you need to move in.

You don't know much and you're very ignorant to not only Native history and their culture but also to how you present yourself here.

If my memory (from your multiple back and forths with members here) you're urging closer to your early 40s.

What exactly are you on a hunt for?
I just wonder if you know that you won't find it here or by YouTubing indigenous rituals in your spare time.

[DopeSoul.]

I'm not here for friends.

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[stillpretty]

i'm not a complete expert

And I believe that's the energy you need to move in.

i'd say thats a good suggestion for yourself

considering you presented yourself as someone who's "well versed" in here and was shut down just a bit.

unless you're one of my elders, you have no place telling me who i am. stay in your lane luv.

[PRESSED]

THIS is what makes me feel Indian.

I feel rich but I checked my bank account and it's still under $10,000. I am middle class.

You are a black man.
You are not a Native American and you do not need Ms. Google to tell you that.

Snap out of it. This entire crisis is draining.

[Plastic.]

fro, these pastries are lovely

did u make them from scratch

[stillpretty]

fro, these pastries are lovely

did u make them from scratch

only da best fo my bew

[PRESSED]

i'm not a complete expert

And I believe that's the energy you need to move in.

i'd say thats a good suggestion for yourself

considering you presented yourself as someone who's "well versed" in here and was shut down just a bit.

unless you're one of my elders, you have no place telling me who i am. stay in your lane luv.

Actually that isn't true.
I provided a wonderful article from 2020 with candid interviews from Native Americans and their stride towards unlinking themselves to Eurocentric labeling.

Wallow in your ignorance, that's fine but I won't let you do it in peace.

It's something about the lack of pride in blackness and self-love that rattles me.

You really need to self asses your behavior after encountering that white lady on the plane.

[stillpretty]

well you learned something today.

there are indians who stll call themselves...indians.

nice talking to u newbie.

[Cakey]

Hey pressed, a/s/l?
I mean, just how long have you been lurking and, um, what's your racial identity?? Just curious..

[JCJ]

Wtf

[Dr Naomi Campbell]

 

[stillpretty]

and just another FYI in general as to DNA and how that relates to Native identity:

it doesn't. ....relate to Native identity

if we're talking about racism, it's actually seen as racist by Natives for people to apply percentages and use DNA reports to confirm their identity or tribal affiliation
and to top that off, DNA reports don't even have a lot of Native groups in their database for comparisons.

my tribal elders requested info about my family line when I approached them
as in, if you say you're one of us. who is your family? what are their names?

and i started from my grandfather and went back to my ancestors who were from the blue ridge mountains.
based on genealogist reports and backed with receipts.

that's how i was i identified as a descendant, and welcomed.
and for the most part, that's how it works with Native identity. it's kinship. community. connections.

i promise you, once you actually talk with tribal people your outlook will be totally changed.

and yes, they may say they're "Indian" when u do, so be prepared for that.
some may even tell you about what they did last Thanksgiving. lol not all of them are super woke, just like not all Black people are super woke - and pull out the BBQ for july 4th.